Part 0020

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collected
huge number of words that candidates overuse or misuse in the test. I am also providing copious
substitutes to help you achieve score 7 and higher (part of the criteria is to show a broad range of
vocabulary). However, make sure you use them correctly in your writing and pronounce them right
during your Speaking Test. Good luck!
1. MAYBE /ˈmeɪbi/ adverb, noun
COMMON MISTAKE!
NOTE: Do not use ‘maybe’ when asked about your preferences! It ruins logic in your
answer! For example: Do you like to visit museums? Maybe. (x)
■ possibly /ˈpɒsəbli/ adv.
■ conceivably /kənˈsiːvəb(ə)li/ adv.
■ perhaps /pə(r)ˈhæps/ adv.
■ perchance /pə(r)ˈtʃɑːns/ formal, adv. (more suitable for writing)
■ apparently /əˈpærəntli/ adv.
■ in all likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ phr. = almost certainly
■ in all probability /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti/ phr.
■ most likely /məʊst ˈlaɪkli/ phr.
■ one can assume that… /əˈsjuːm/ phr.
■ presumably /prɪˈzjuːməbli/ adv.
■ to all appearances /əˈpɪərənsiz/ phr.
■ probably /ˈprɒbəbli/ adv.
■ for all I know = phr. used to emphasize that you do not know something
2. ADVANTAGE VS. DISADVANTAGE /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ vs. /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ noun
NOTE: advantages and disadvantages of sth
e.g. There are multiple advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
PAY ATTENTION TO PREPOSITIONS!!!
All pairs below can be used instead of advantage/disadvantage:
■ reasons for sth vs. reasons against sth /ˈriːz(ə)nz/
■ arguments for sth vs. arguments against sth /ˈɑː(r)ɡjʊmənts/
■ strengths of sth/to do sth vs. weaknesses of /in sth /streŋθs/ vs. /ˈwiːknəsɪz/
■ pluses of sth vs. minuses of sth /plʌsɪz/ vs. /ˈmaɪnəsɪz/
■ plus factors of sth vs. minus factors of sth /ˈplʌs fæktə(r)z/ vs. /ˈmaɪnəs fæktə(r)z/
■ pros of sth vs. cons of sth /prəʊz/ vs. /kɒnz/
■ benefits of sth vs. drawbacks of sth /ˈbenɪfɪts/ vs. /ˈdrɔːˌbæks/
■ good points of sth vs. bad points of sth /ˈɡʊd pɔɪnts/ vs. /ˈbæd pɔɪnts/
■ profits in sth/doing sth vs. hindrances to sth /ˈprɒfɪts/ vs. /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/
■ assets to sth vs. impediments to sth /ˈæsets/ vs. /ɪmˈpedɪmənts/
■ conveniences of sth vs. inconveniences of sth /kənˈviːniənsɪz/ vs. /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənsɪz/
■ strong points of sth vs. weak points of sth /ˈstrɒŋ pɔɪnts/ vs. /ˈwiːk pɔɪnts/
Words below are to be used separately (not as a pair) and can be used both in singular
and plural forms:
Advantage:
■ blessing of sth /ˈblesɪŋ/
■ value of sth /ˈvæljuː/
■ plus point of sth /ˈplʌs pɔɪnt/
■ virtue of sth/in doing sth /ˈvɜː(r)tʃuː/
■ boon to/for sth /buːn/
■ fruit of sth /fruːt/
■ aid to sth /eɪd/
■ gain to sth /ɡeɪn/
■ perquisite of sth /ˈpɜː(r)kwɪzɪt/ (formal)
■ perk of sth /pɜː(r)k/
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■ pay-off of sth /ˈpeɪɒf/ (informal)
■ beauty of sth /ˈbjuːti/
Disadvantage:
■ liability to sth /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
■ handicap to/of sth /ˈhændiˌkæp/
■ limitation of sth /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
■ disamenity /ˌdɪsəˈmiːnɪti/ (best used at the end of the phrase, e.g. Two main sources of
disamenity are tourism and weather.)
■ flaw in sth /flɔː/
■ defect in sth /ˈdiːfekt/
■ trouble with sth /ˈtrʌb(ə)l/
■ catch in sth /kætʃ/
■ disbenefit of/to sth /dɪsˈbɛnɪfɪt/ (formal)
■ downside of sth /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ (informal)
■ hang-up in sth /ˈhæŋ ʌp/ (AmE, informal)
■ weak link in the chain (informal)
3. DELICIOUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adjective
NOTE: You cannot say ‘very delicious’,
e.g. French food is very delicious.
Instead say: French food is very tasty.
■ tasty /ˈteɪsti/
■ palatable /ˈpælətəb(ə)l/
■ appetizing /ˈæpəˌtaɪzɪŋ/
■ mouth-watering /ˈmaʊθ wɔːtə(r)ɪŋ/
■ juicy /ˈdʒuːsi/
■ succulent /ˈsʌkjʊlənt/ = tender, juicy and tasty
■ toothsome /ˈtuːθs(ə)m/
■ savoury /ˈseɪvəri/
■ tempting /ˈtemptɪŋ/
■ melting in the mouth
■ delectable /dɪˈlektəb(ə)l/ (formal)
■ nectareous /nekˈtɛːrɪəs/ (formal)
■ ambrosial /æmˈbrəʊziəl/ (formal)
■ delish /dɪˈlɪʃ/ (informal)
■ scrumptious /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/ (informal) = extremely appetizing
■ yummy /ˈjʌmi/ (informal)
■ lip-smacking /ˈlɪp smækɪŋ/ (informal)
■ flavoursome /ˈfleɪvə(r)səm/
■ inviting /ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
■ very enjoyable /ˈɪnˈdʒɔɪəb(ə)l/
■ yum-yum /jʌm ˈjʌm/ (informal)
■ moreish /ˈmɔːrɪʃ/ (BE, informal)
■ sapid /ˈsæpɪd/ = having a strong, pleasant taste
4. TO RELAX /rɪˈlæks/ verb
Note: This verb is intransitive, which means you cannot say: Relax yourself/myself! (x)
e.g. Jogging relaxes me.
■ to rest /rest/
■ to unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/
■ to wind down /waɪnd ˈdaʊn/
■ to loosen up /luːs(ə)n ˈʌp/
■ to de-stress /diːˈstres/
■ to tranquilize /ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
■ to unbend /ʌnˈbend/ (informal)
■ to take things easy
■ to let your hair down
■ to put your feet up
■ to chill (out) /tʃɪl/ (informal)
■ to veg out /vedʒ ˈaʊt/
■ to chillax /tʃɪlˈæks/ (informal)
■ to ease up /iːzˈʌp/
■ to calm down /kɑːm ˈdaʊn/
■ to become less tense
■ to slack off /slækˈɒf/ (informal)
■ to sit back /sɪt ˈbæk/
■ to unbutton /ʌnˈbʌt(ə)n/
■ to kick back /kɪkˈbæk/ (AmE, informal)
5. SCHOOL /skuːl/ noun
■ college /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ = after high school
■ academy /əˈkædəmi/ = place of study in a specific field e.g. a police academy
■ institute /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/ = an educational organization e.g. the Institute of Social Studies
■ educational institution /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)nəl ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/
■ university /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜː(r)səti/
■ alma mater /ˌælmə ˈmɑːtə(r)/ = a school that one once attended
6. A SKILL /skɪl/ noun
■ ability to do sth /əˈbɪləti/
■ skillfulness of sth /ˈskɪlf(ə)lnes/
■ aptitude for sth /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/
■ handiness for sth /ˈhændines/
■ adeptness at sth /əˈdeptnəs/
■ deftness /ˈdeftnes/ = quick and neat skill
■ adroitness /əˈdrɔɪtnɪs/ = cleverness or skill
■ talent for sth /ˈtælənt/
■ knack for sth /næk/
■ technique for sth /tekˈniːk/
■ expertise /ˌekspə(r)ˈtiːz/ = an expert skill in a particular field
■ expertness /ˈekspɜː(r)tnɪs/
■ finesse /fɪˈnes/ = a skill of being able to handle delicate situations
■ mastery of sth /ˈmɑːstəri/
■ artistry /ˈɑː(r)tɪstri/ = a creative skill
■ competence in sth /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
■ dexterity in sth/with sth /dekˈsterəti/ = a skill in performing tasks, especially with
hands
■ prowess /ˈpraʊes/ = a great skill or ability
■ capability of doing sth/to do sth /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
■ virtuosity /ˌvɜː(r)tʃʊˈɒsəti/ = a great skill in music or another artistic pursuit
■ strength /streŋθ/
■ skill set /ˈskɪl set/
7. ENVIRONEMNT /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ noun
■ habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ = a natural home of plants and other organisms
■ territory /ˈterət(ə)ri/ = an area (both physical and mental)
■ surroundings /səˈraʊndɪŋz/
■ environs /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/ = the surrounding area
■ conditions /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nz/
■ the natural world /ðə ˈnætʃ(ə)rəl wɜː(r)ld/
■ nature /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
■ the Earth /ðiː ˈɜː(r)θ/
■ the planet /ðə ˈplænɪt/
■ the ecosystem /ðiː ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/
■ the biosphere /ðə ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(r)/
■ Mother Nature /ˈmʌðə(r) ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
■ wildlife /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/
■ flora and fauna /ˈflɔːrə ənˈfɔːnə/
■ domain /dəʊˈmeɪn/ = a physical area or sphere of knowledge
8. CITY /ˈsɪti/ noun
■ metropolis /məˈtrɒpəlɪs/ = a capital/chief city of a country or region
■ town /taʊn/ = smaller than city
■ conurbation /ˌkɒnɜː(r)ˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ = an extended urban area
■ megalopolis /ˌmeɡəˈlɒpəlɪs/
■ metropolitan area /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪt(ə)n ˈeəriə/
■ concrete jungle /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡ(ə)l/ = has high density of modern buildings
■ urban sprawl /ˈɜː(r)bən sprɔːl/ = an uncontrolled expansion of urban areas
■ micropolis /maɪkrəʊˈpəlɪs/ = a small city
■ cosmopolis /ˌkɒzməˈpəlɪs/ = a city occupied by people from many different countries
■ municipality /mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpæləti/ = a city with local government
■ metroplex /ˈmetrəʊpleks/
■ the big smoke /ðə bɪɡˈsməʊk/ (informal)
9. NOWADAYS /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/ adverb
■ These days, … /ˈðiːz deɪz/
■ At the present time, …
■ In this day and age, …
■ Currently, … /ˈkʌrəntli/
■ Presently, …
■ In modern times, …
■ Contemporarily, …
■ In these times, …
■ In this present climate, …
■ In the present circumstances, …
■ Things being what they are, …
10.LITTLE & FEW /ˈlɪt(ə)l & ˈfjuː/ determiner
NOTE: Remember to use ‘little’ with uncountable nouns,
whereas ‘few’ with countable ones.
UN = Uncountable Noun
CN = Countable Noun
■ hardly any + UN/CN /ˈhɑː(r)dli ˈeni/
■ not much + UN /nɒt mʌtʃ/
■ slight + CN /slaɪt/
■ scant + UN/CN /skænt/
■ limited + UN/CN /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
■ minimal + UN /ˈmɪnɪm(ə)l/
■ negligible + UN/CN /ˈneɡlɪdʒəb(ə)l/
■ scarcely any + UN/CN /ˈskeə(r)sli/
■ a small number of + CN /ə smɔːl ˈnʌmbə(r) əv/
■ one or two + CN /wʌn ɔː(r)ˈtuː/
■ a handful of + CN /ə ˈhæn(d)fʊl əv/
■ a couple of + CN /ə ˈkʌp(ə)l əv/
■ a bit of + UN /ə ˈbɪt əv/
11. DEVICE /dɪˈvaɪs/ noun
■ gadget /ˈɡædʒɪt/ = a novel device
■ implement /ˈɪmplɪmənt/ = a piece of equipment for a particular purpose
■ utensil /juːˈtens(ə)l/
■ tool /tuːl/
■ apparatus /ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/ = technical equipment
■ instrument /ˈɪnstrʊmənt/
■ hardware /ˈhɑːd(r)ˌweə(r)/
■ machine /məˈʃiːn/
■ mechanism /ˈmekəˌnɪz(ə)m/
■ equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
■ paraphernalia /ˌpærəfə(r)ˈneɪliə/
■ impedimenta /ɪmˌpedɪˈmentə/
■ resource /rɪˈzɔː(r)s/
■ contrivance /kənˈtraɪv(ə)ns/ = a skilfully created tool
■ contraption /kənˈtræpʃ(ə)n/ = a complicated and strange machine
12. VILLAGE /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/ noun
■ hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ = smaller than a village
■ settlement /ˈset(ə)lmənt/
■ little town /ˈlɪt(ə)l ˈtaʊn/
■ one-horse town (informal) /wʌnˈhɔː(r)s ˈtaʊn/
■ dorp /dɔː(r)p/
■ whistle-stop /ˈwɪs(ə)l stɒp/
13.MUCH & MANY /mʌtʃ &ˈmeni/ determiner
NOTE: Remember to use ‘much’ with uncountable nouns, whereas ‘many’ with
countable ones.
UN = Uncountable Noun
CN = Countable Noun
■ a lot of/lots of + UN/CN /əˈlɒt əv & ˈlɒts əv/
■ a great/large amount of + UN /əˈ ɡreɪt/lɑː(r)dʒ əˈmaʊnt əv/
■ plenty of + UN/CN /ˈplenti əv /
■ ample + UN /ˈæmp(ə)l/ = enough
■ copious + UN/CN /ˈkəʊpiəs/
■ plentiful + UN/CN /ˈplentɪf(ə)l/
■ abundant in + UN/CN /əˈbʌndənt/
■ considerable + UN/CN /kənˈsɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ numerous + CN /ˈnjuːmərəs/
■ a great/good deal of + UN/CN /əˈɡreɪt/ɡʊd diːl əv/
■ countless + CN /ˈkaʊntləs/
■ innumerable + CN /ɪˈnjuːmərəb(ə)l/
■ a multitude of + CN /ə ˈmʌltɪˌtjuːd əv/
■ multitudinous + CN /ˌmʌltɪˈtjuːdɪnəs/
■ profuse + CN /prəˈfjuːs/
■ an abundance of + CN/UN /ən əˈbʌndəns əv/
■ several + CN /ˈsev(ə)rəl/
■ multiple + CN /ˈmʌltɪp(ə)l/
■ substantial + UN/CN /səbˈstænʃ(ə)l/
14. PEOPLE/POPULATION /ˈpiːp(ə)l/ noun
■ individuals /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/
■ citizens /ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nz/
■ masses /ˈmæsɪz/
■ community /kəˈmjuːnəti/
■ natives /ˈneɪtɪvz/
■ denizens /ˈdenɪz(ə)nz/
■ society /səˈsaɪəti/
■ humans /ˈhjuːmənz/
■ residents /ˈrezɪd(ə)nts/
■ inhabitants /ɪnˈhæbɪtənts/
■ citizenry /ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nri/ can be followed by both singular and plural verb
■ public /ˈpʌblɪk/
■ folks /fəʊks/
■ humanity /hjuːˈmænəti/
■ persons /ˈpɜː(r)s(ə)ns/
■ the human race /ðə ˈhjuːmən reɪs/
■ mortals /ˈmɔː(r)t(ə)ls/
15. TO INCREASE /ɪnˈkriːs/ verb (ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR WRITING
TASK 1)
NOTE: You can also use this phrase: on the increase.
e.g. The numbers of tourists visiting E ngland every year are on the increase.
!!! G et it right: increase (n.)
Don' t use increase of when you want to say what is increasing.
Use increase in:
(x) Is death penalty connected with the increase of conservative j udges?
()Is death penalty connected with the increase in conservative j udges?
Use increase of with a number or percentage when you want to talk about the amount
by which something increases.
There has been an increase of nearly 2 0 % in spending on public safety.
■ to grow /ɡrəʊ/
■ to get larger /lɑː(r)dʒə/
■ to rise /raɪz/
■ to escalate /ˈeskəleɪt/ = to increase rapidly
■ to rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ = to increase very rapidly and suddenly
■ to intensify /ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ/
■ to spread /spred/ = used most often with an area
■ to mount up /maʊnt ˈʌp/ = to grow more numerous or larger
■ to enlarge /ɪnˈlɑː(r)dʒ/
■ to expand /ɪkˈspænd/
■ to climb /klaɪm/
■ to soar /sɔː(r)/ = increase rapidly above the usual level
■ to shoot up /ʃuːtˈʌp/ = to rise suddenly
■ to extend /ɪkˈstend/
■ to multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
■ to pile up /paɪlˈʌp/
■ to accumulate /əˈkjuːmjʊleɪt/
■ to inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/
■ to magnify /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/
■ to amplify /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/
■ to become greater /bɪˈkʌm ˈɡreɪtə/
■ to advance /ədˈvɑːns/
■ to swell /swel/
■ to proliferate /prəˈlɪfəreɪt/ = to increase rapidly in numbers
■ to go through the roof (informal)
■ to boost /buːst/
■ to enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/
■ to widen /ˈwaɪd(ə)n/
■ to hike up /haɪkˈʌp/ (informal)
16. TO DECREASE /diːˈkriːs/ verb
(ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR WRITING TASK 1)
NOTE:
!!! G et it right: decrease (n.)
Don' t use decrease of when you want to talk about what is decreasing.
Use decrease in:
(x) The programme has not led to the expected decrease of crime.
() The programme has not led to the expected decrease in crime.
Use decrease of with a number or percentage, when you want to talk about the amount
by which something decreases:
These graphs show a decrease of 1 5 per cent over the past year.
■ to lessen /ˈles(ə)n/
■ to reduce /rɪˈdjuːs/
■ to drop /drɒp/
■ to diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
■ to decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
■ to dwindle /ˈdwɪnd(ə)l/ = to decrease gradually
■ to abate /əˈbeɪt/ = to become smaller or less intense
■ to subside /səbˈsaɪd/
■ to ebb /eb/ = to lessen gradually
■ to plummet /ˈplʌmɪt/ = to decrease rapidly
■ to plunge /plʌndʒ/ = to fall suddenly
■ to cut down /kʌt ˈdaʊn/
■ to curtail /kɜː(r)ˈteɪl/ = to reduce in extent or quantity
■ to deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ = to use up (resources, supply)
■ to minimize /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/
■ to become less /bɪˈkʌm ˈles/
■ to go down /ɡəʊ ˈdaʊn/
■ to slide /slaɪd/
■ to shrink /ʃrɪŋk/
■ to trim /trɪm/
■ to wane /weɪn/ (neg. in meaning) = to decrease in power
■ to die down /daɪˈdaʊn/
■ to slump (informal) /slʌmp/ = to decline substantially
17. NUTRITIOUS /njuːˈtrɪʃəs/ adjective
■ full of nutrients /fʊl əv ˈnjuːtriənts/
■ nutritive /ˈnjuːtrətɪv/
■ healthful /ˈhelθfl/
■ sustaining /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
■ nourishing /ˈnʌrɪʃɪŋ/
■ wholesome /ˈhəʊls(ə)m/
■ health-giving /ˈhelθ ɡɪvɪŋ/
■ beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
■ substantial /səbˈstænʃ(ə)l/
■ invigorating /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/
■ strengthening /ˈstreŋθ(ə)nɪŋ/
18. LATEST /ˈleɪtɪst/ adjective
■ most recent /məʊst ˈriːs(ə)nt/
■ newest /ˈnjuːwest/
■ just released /dʒʌst rɪˈliːst/
■ up-to-the-minute /ʌp tə ðə ˈmɪnɪt/
■ up-to-date /ʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
■ state-of-the-art /steɪt əv ðə ˈɑː(r)t/
■ current /ˈkʌrənt/
■ contemporary /kənˈtemp(ə)r(ə)ri/
■ fashionable /ˈfæʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/
■ in fashion /ɪnˈfæʃ(ə)n/
■ in vogue /ɪnˈvəʊɡ/
■ trendy /ˈtrendi/
■ modern /ˈmɒdə(r)n/
■ space-age /ˈspeɪs eɪdʒ/ = very modern, technologically advanced
■ hip /hɪp/ = following the latest fashion (clothes, music)
■ ahead of its time /əˈhed əv ɪts ˈtaɪm/
■ just out /dʒʌst ˈaʊt/
■ hot /hɒt/
19. PHENOMENON /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ noun
■ occurrence /əˈkʌrəns/
■ happening /ˈhæp(ə)nɪŋ/
■ situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
■ circumstance /ˈsɜː(r)kəmstəns/
■ case /keɪs/
■ status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/
■ event /ɪˈvent/
■ incident /ˈɪnsɪd(ə)nt/
■ episode /ˈepɪsəʊd/
■ fact /fækt/
■ occasion /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n/
■ state of affairs /steɪt əv əˈfeə(r)z/
20. CONVENIENT /kənˈviːniənt/ adjective
■ nearby /ˌnɪə(r)ˈbaɪ/ = not far away
■ suitable /ˈsuːtəb(ə)l/ = appropriate for sb or sth
■ appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/
■ fitting /ˈfɪtɪŋ/ = meeting the standard required
■ suited /ˈsuːtɪd/
■ timely /ˈtaɪmli/ = opportune
■ favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ well situated /wel ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/ = of a place
■ handy /ˈhændi/
■ practical /ˈpræktɪk(ə)l/
■ easy-to-use /ˈiːzi tə ˈjuːz
■ well-designed /wel ˈdɪˈzaɪnd/
■ user-friendly /ˈjuːzə(r)ˈfren(d)li/
■ user-oriented /ˈjuːzə(r) ˈɔːrientɪd/
■ functional /ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)nəl/
■ serviceable /ˈsɜː(r)vɪsəb(ə)l/
■ at hand /ət ˈhænd/
■ within reach /wɪðˈɪn ˈriːtʃ/ = nearby
■ accessible /əkˈsesəb(ə)l/ = able to be reached
■ at your disposal /ət jə(r) dɪˈspəʊz(ə)l/
■ useful /ˈjuːsf(ə)l/
■ labour-saving /ˈleɪbə(r) ˈseɪvɪŋ/
■ opportune /ˈɒpə(r)tjuːn/
■ expedient /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/ = convenient and practical (but might be immoral)
■ at you fingertips (informal)
■ just round the corner (informal) = nearby
21. GAP & DIFFERENCE /ɡæp/ & /ˈdɪfrəns/ noun
■ chasm between A & B /ˈkæz(ə)m/
■ split between A & B/in sth /splɪt/
■ contrast between A & B/to sth /ˈkɒntrɑːst/
■ disparity between A & B /dɪˈspærəti/ = a great difference
■ divergence of sth /daɪˈvɜː(r)dʒ(ə)ns/ = conflict in opinions, interests etc.
■ imbalance of sth /ɪmˈbæləns/ = a lack of proportion
■ dissimilarity between A & B /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlærəti/
■ distinction between A & B /dɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/
■ variation of sth /ˌveərɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ = a different version of sth
■ polarity between A & B /pəʊˈlærəti/ = a contradiction
■ contradistinction /ˌkɒntrədɪˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/ = A is in contradistinction to B
■ unlikeness to/from sth /ənˈlaɪknəs/
■ discrepancy between sth /dɪsˈkrepənsi/
■ clash of A & B /klæʃ/
22. DATA & INFORMATION /ˈdeɪtə/ & /ˌɪnfə(r)ˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun
■ details /ˈdiːteɪlz/
■ particulars /pə(r)ˈtɪkjʊlə(r)z/
■ facts /fækts/
■ figures /ˈfɪɡə(r)z/
■ statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/
■ specifics /spəˈsɪfɪks/
■ material /məˈtɪəriəl/
■ input /ˈɪnpʊt/
■ features /ˈfiːtʃə(r)z/
23. NUMBER /ˈnʌmbə(r)/ noun
■ numeral /ˈnjuːmərəl/
■ figure /ˈfɪɡə(r)/
■ digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/
■ unit /ˈjuːnɪt/
■ tally (a tally of = total) /ˈtæli/
■ group /ɡruːp/
■ statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/
■ sum /sʌm/
■ count /kaʊnt/
24. TO IMPROVE /ɪmˈpruːv/ verb
(Noun 1 improves Noun 2)
■ to make sth better
■ to better /ˈbetə(r)/
■ to ameliorate /əˈmiːliəreɪt/
■ to amend /əˈmend/
■ to refine /rɪˈfaɪn/ = to improve by making small changes
■ to augment /ɔːɡˈment/
■ to remedy /ˈremədi/
■ to enhance /ɪnˈhɑːns/
■ to correct /kəˈrekt/
■ to enrich /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/
■ to revitalize /riːˈvaɪtəlaɪz/ = to imbue with vitality
■ to redeem /rɪˈdiːm/
■ to optimize /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/
■ to perfect /pə(r)ˈfekt/
■ to polish /ˈpɒlɪʃ/
■ to touch sth up /tʌtʃ ˈʌp/
■ to mend /mend/
■ to revamp /ˌriːˈvæmp/ = to give sth a new form, appearance
■ to make headway /meɪk ˈhedˌweɪ/ = to make progress
■ to perk up (informal) /pɜː(r)kˈʌp/
■ to give a facelift to (informal)
■ to do up (informal)
■ to fix up (informal)
25. THE PERIOD OF A & B /ˈpɪəriəd/ time phrase
■ the time of + how many years, months, days /taɪm/
■ the stretch of + how many years, months, days /stretʃ/
■ the duration of + how long /djʊˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
■ the period from A to B /ˈpɪəriəd/
■ from A to B
■ decade (10 years) /ˈdekeɪd/
■ the span of + how long /spæn/
■ the session of + how long /ˈseʃ(ə)n/
■ the cycle of + how long /ˈsaɪk(ə)l/
■ over + how many + year period
■ between A and B
26. PROBLEM /ˈprɒbləm/ noun
■ difficulty /ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lti/
■ trouble /ˈtrʌb(ə)l/
■ complication /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
■ difficult situation /ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
■ snag (informal) /snæɡ/
■ drawback /ˈdrɔːˌbæk/
■ stumbling block /ˈstʌmb(ə)lɪŋ blɒk/
■ obstacle /ˈɒbstək(ə)l/
■ hurdle /ˈhɜː(r)d(ə)l/
■ hiccup /ˈhɪkʌp/
■ setback /ˈsetˌbæk/
■ predicament /priˈdɪkəmənt/
■ plight /plaɪt/
■ mishap /ˈmɪsˌhæp/ (informal)
■ dilemma /dɪˈlemə/
■ quandary /ˈkwɒndəri/ = to be in a quandary
■ hassle /ˈhæs(ə)l/ (informal)
■ pickle /ˈpɪk(ə)l/ (informal)
■ tight spot /taɪt ˈspɒt/ (informal)
■ dire straits /ˈdaɪə(r) streɪts/ (informal) = to be in dire straits
■ catch-22 situation (informal)
■ conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/
27. A KIND OF /kaɪnd/ phrase
■ a sort of /sɔː(r)t/
■ a type of /taɪp/
■ a variety of /vəˈraɪəti/
■ a class of /klɑːs/
■ a category of /ˈkætəɡ(ə)ri/
■ of this/his etc. ilk /ɪlk/
28. TO CAUSE /kɔːz/ verb
■ to bring about /brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
■ to give rise to /ɡɪvˈraɪz tə/
■ to lead to /liːd/
■ to result in /rɪˈzʌltɪn/
■ to create /kriˈeɪt/
■ to generate /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
■ to bring on /brɪŋ ˈɒn/
■ to precipitate /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
■ to promote /prəˈməʊt/
■ to foster /ˈfɒstə(r)/
■ to prompt /prɒmpt/
■ to provoke /prəˈvəʊk/
■ to trigger /ˈtrɪɡə(r)/
■ to make sth happen /meɪk ˈhæpən/
■ to induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/
■ to form /fɔː(r)m/
29. TREND /trend/ noun
■ tendency in + place/to do sth /ˈtendənsi/
■ current of sth /ˈkʌrənt/
■ variability /ˌveəriəˈbɪlɪtɪ/
■ direction /daɪˈrekʃ(ə)n/
■ orientation /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
■ flow /fləʊ/
■ drift /drɪft/
■ inclination for/to/towards sth /ˌɪŋklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
30. OPPORTUNITY /ˌɒpə(r)ˈtjuːnəti/ noun
■ chance of sth/to do sth /tʃɑːns/
■ right set of circumstances /raɪt setəv ˈsɜː(r)kəmstənsɪz/
■ occasion for sth /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n/
■ opening for sth /ˈəʊp(ə)nɪŋ/
■ window of opportunity /ˈwɪndəʊ əvˌɒpə(r)ˈtjuːnəti/
■ possibility of sth /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/
■ scope for sth /skəʊp/
■ break in sth /breɪk/ (informal)
31. RULE /ruːl/ noun
■ regulation /ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
■ directive /daɪˈrektɪv/ = an official instruction
■ canon /ˈkænən/ = a general law, rule
■ fiat /ˈfiːæt/ = a decree
■ stipulation /ˌstɪpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ = a condition needed for an agreement
■ guidelines /ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz/
■ principle /ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l/
■ standard /ˈstændə(r)d/
■ law /lɔː/
■ ordinance /ˈɔː(r)dɪnəns/ = a decree
■ commandment /kəˈmɑːn(d)mənt/ = a divine rule to be observed strictly
■ restriction /rɪˈstrɪkʃ(ə)n/
■ tenet /ˈtenɪt/ = in religion or philosophy
■ axiom /ˈæksiəm/ = an established truth
■ criterion /kraɪˈtɪəriən/
32. CLOTHES /kləʊðz/ noun
■ clothing /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
■ apparel /əˈpærəl/ = usually unusual or formal clothes
■ attire /əˈtaɪə(r)/
■ dress /dres/
■ garments /ˈɡɑː(r)mənts/
■ outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/= a set of clothes worn together
■ raiment /ˈreɪmənt/ (formal)
■ wardrobe /ˈwɔː(r)drəʊb/ = all clothes one has
■ gear /ɡɪə(r)/ (informal)
33. WORK /wɜː(r)k/ noun
Meaning ‘occupation, j ob’:
■ employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ = work that you are paid for regularly
■ profession /prəˈfeʃ(ə)n/ = a job that you need special qualifications to do
■ trade /treɪd/ = a job you are trained to do
■ career /kəˈrɪə(r)/
■ calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ = a job that you consider important
■ vocation /vəʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ = a job that you do because you feel it is your purpose in life
■ pursuit /pə(r)ˈsjuːt/ = an activity you enjoy
■ field /fiːld/ = a type of work that you do
■ line of business
■ metier /ˈmetieɪ/ = a type of work that you are good at
■ livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ = sth you do that provides money
■ craft /krɑːft/ = a skill you need for a particular profession
■ workmanship /ˈwɜː(r)kmənʃɪp/ = the skill you use in making sth
■ call /kɔːl/ = a strong feeling of wanting to do sth, esp. as a career
■ gig /ɡɪɡ/ = a piece of work you do for money, esp. if you’re self-employed
■ post /pəʊst/ = a job, esp. with a lot of responsibility
Meaning ‘task to do’:
■ assignment /əˈsaɪnmənt/
■ undertaking /ˈʌndə(r)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ = a difficult task
■ job /dʒɒb/
■ chore /tʃɔː(r)/ = an ordinary job done regularly
■ responsibility /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
■ duty /ˈdjuːti/
■ mission /ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ = an important task
■ service /ˈsɜː(r)vɪs/ = duties done for sb
■ labour /ˈleɪbə(r)/
■ effort /ˈefə(r)t/
■ toil /tɔɪl/ = a very hard work, esp. physical work
■ heavy lifting (informal) /ˈhevi ˈlɪftɪŋ/ = difficult work that needs a lot of effort
■ challenge /ˈtʃæləndʒ/ = sth that needs a lot of skill, energy and determination to deal
with
34. TO WORK /wɜː(r)k/ verb
Meaning ‘to be employed’:
■ to be employed
■ to have a job
■ to earn a living
■ to collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ = to work with sb in order to produce sth
■ to volunteer /ˌvɒlənˈtɪə(r)/= to do some work without getting paid
■ to be your own boss = to work for yourself
Meaning ‘to labour’:
■ to toil /tɔɪl/ = to work hard doing sth difficult, esp. physical work
■ to labour /ˈleɪbə(r)/
■ to exert yourself /ɪɡˈzɜː(r)t/ = to use a lot of physical or mental effort
■ to drudge /drʌdʒ/ = to do boring work
■ to slave /sleɪv/ = to be forced to work
■ to slog /slɒɡ/ (informal) = to do difficult or boring job, for a long time
■ to peg away /peɡ/ (informal) = to do something with determination
■ to boil the ocean (informal) = to try to do sth very difficult
■ to strive /straɪv/ = to make a lot of effort to achieve sth
35. TO HELP /help/ verb
(Meaning: sth helps sth else)
■ to aid /eɪd/
■ to support /səˈpɔː(r)t/
■ to assist /əˈsɪst/
■ to be of assistance /əˈsɪst(ə)ns/
■ to do sth for
■ to be of use
■ to guide /ɡaɪd/
■ to cooperate /kəʊˈɒpəreɪt/ = to work with
■ to back /bæk/
■ to contribute to /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
■ to promote /prəˈməʊt/ = to support sth
■ to give a boost to
■ to relieve /rɪˈliːv/ = used specially for pain
■ to alleviate /əˈliːvieɪt/ (formal)
■ to assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/ = to make an unpleasant feeling less severe
■ to lessen /ˈles(ə)n/
■ to remedy /ˈremədi/ = to solve sth
■ to ameliorate /əˈmiːliəreɪt/ (formal) = to improve sth
■ to mitigate /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/ (formal) = to reduce harmful effects of sth
36. KNOWLEDGE /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ noun
■ comprehension of sth /ˌkɒmprɪˈhenʃ(ə)n/ = the ability to understand sth
■ grasp of sth /ɡrɑːsp/
■ command of sth /kəˈmɑːnd/ = often used for languages
■ mastery of sth /ˈmɑːstəri/ = often used for languages
■ expertise in sth /ˌekspə(r)ˈtiːz/ = special knowledge you get from experience, training
or study
■ learning sth /ˈlɜː(r)nɪŋ/ = the process of gaining knowledge
■ erudition /ˌerʊˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ (formal) = great knowledge gained through reading or
studying
■ education /ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
■ wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ = knowledge gained over a long period
■ cognition /kɒɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ (formal) = the process of understanding things
■ familiarity with sth /fəˌmɪlɪˈærəti/ = knowledge of sth because you have learnt or
experienced it before
■ schooling /ˈskuːlɪŋ/ = the education you get at school
■ knowhow (informal) = knowledge needed to do sth, esp. practical
■ discernment /dɪˈsɜː(r)nmənt/ = the ability to make good judgments about art, music or
books
■ proficiency in sth /prəˈfɪʃ(ə)nsi/ = a high degree of ability
■ savoir-faire /ˌsævwɑː(r) ˈfeə(r)/ = the ability to behave correctly, esp. in a social
situation
37. HOLIDAY /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ noun
Meaning ‘vacation’ (AmE ):
■ trip /trɪp/
■ leave (UN) /liːv/ = to be on leave
■ leave of absence /ˈæbs(ə)ns/
■ time off
■ day off
■ break from sth /breɪk/
■ awayday
■ rest
■ furlough /ˈfɜː(r)ləʊ/ = when you are allowed to be away from a job or the army
■ sickie /ˈsɪki/ (BrE) = a day when you say you are ill because you do not want to go to
work
■ respite from sth /ˈrespaɪt/ = a short period of rest from a difficult or unpleasant
situation
■ sojourn /ˈsɒdʒə(r)n/ (formal) = when you stay in a place that is not your home
■ getaway /ˈɡetəˌweɪ/ (informal) = a short holiday
■ (take) French leave = time away from your job without asking for permission
Meaning ‘a national holiday’:
■ festival /ˈfestɪv(ə)l/
■ public holiday
■ bank holiday
■ legal holiday
■ feast day /fiːst/
■ celebration of sth /ˌseləˈbreɪʃ(ə)n/
■ holy day = related to religion, e.g. Sunday
38. CULTURE /ˈkʌltʃə(r)/ noun
■ intellectual achievement /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəl əˈtʃiːvmənts/
■ cultivation of sth /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/
■ good taste /ɡʊdˈteɪst/ = the ability to judge if sth is good or bad
■ sophistication of sth /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ = high quality culture
■ civilization /ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
■ way of life
■ customs /ˈkʌstəmz/
■ traditions /trəˈdɪʃ(ə)nz/
■ heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
■ mores /ˈmɔːreɪz/ (formal) = traditional practices and values
■ inheritance /ɪnˈherɪt(ə)ns/
■ background /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/
■ ancestry /ˈænsestri/
■ heredity /həˈredəti/ = the genetic process by which characteristics are passed on
■ lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/
■ habits /ˈhæbɪts/
■ the spirit of the times/age = the ideas, beliefs of a particular period of time
39. TO PREVENT /prɪˈvent/ verb
■ to stop sth /stɒp/
■ to put a stop to sth
■ to avert sth /əˈvɜː(r)t/ = to prevent sth bad from happening
■ to avoid sth /əˈvɔɪd/
■ to keep from sth
■ to halt sth /hɔːlt/
■ to fend off sth /fend/ = to protect from sth negative
■ to ward off sth /wɔː(r)d/
■ to hinder sth /ˈhɪndə(r)/
■ to hamper sth /ˈhæmpə(r)/
■ to obstruct sth /əbˈstrʌkt/
■ to foil sth /fɔɪl/
■ to counteract sth /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/ = to reduce the negative effect of sth by doing sth
positive
■ to inhibit sth /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/
■ to preclude sth /prɪˈkluːd/ (formal)
■ to prohibit sth /prəʊˈhɪbɪt/
■ to debar sth /dɪˈbɑː(r)/ = to prevent officially
■ to stave off sth /steɪv/
■ to thwart sb /θwɔː(r)t/ = to prevent sb from doing sth they want to do
■ to restrain sth/sb from sth/sb /rɪˈstreɪn/
■ to impede sth /ɪmˈpiːd/
■ to block sth /blɒk/
■ to obviate sth /ˈɒbvieɪt/ (formal) = to get rid of sth
■ to interfere with sth /ˌɪntə(r)ˈfɪə(r)/
■ to head off sth = to prevent sth from taking place
■ to squash sth /skwɒʃ/
■ to knock sth on the head (informal)
■ to get in the way of sth (informal)
40. TO GRADUATE /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ verb
■ to pass your final exams /pɑːs/
■ to qualify as + profession /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
■ to complete one’s studies
■ to get one’s diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/
■ to get one’s degree
■ to certify /ˈsɜː(r)tɪfaɪ/
41. THING ( SOMETHING) /θɪŋ/ noun
■ characteristic of sth /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
■ attribute of sth/sb /ˈætrɪˌbjuːt/
■ trait /treɪt/
■ feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/
■ point /pɔɪnt/
■ aspect /ˈæspekt/
■ facet of sth /ˈfæsɪt/
■ side /saɪd/
■ particular /pə(r)ˈtɪkjʊlə(r)/
■ angle /ˈæŋɡ(ə)l/
■ factor /ˈfæktə(r)/
■ notion /ˈnəʊʃ(ə)n/
■ element /ˈelɪmənt/
42. TO CONSIST OF STH /kənˈsɪstəv/verb
■ to be composed of /kəmˈpəʊzd/
■ to include sth /ɪnˈkluːd/
■ to contain sth /kənˈteɪn/
■ to take in sth
■ to incorporate sth /ɪnˈkɔː(r)pəreɪt/
■ to embody sth /ɪmˈbɒdi/
■ to involve sth /ɪnˈvɒlv/
■ to encompass sth /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
■ to cover sth /ˈkʌvə(r)/
■ to embrace sth /ɪmˈbreɪs/ (formal)
■ to be made up of
■ to be formed of
43. RICH /rɪtʃ/ adjective
■ wealthy /ˈwelθi/
■ affluent /ˈæfluːənt/ = rich enough to buy things for pleasure
■ well-off (informal)
■ well-to-do = rich and belonging to an upper class family
■ prosperous /ˈprɒsp(ə)rəs/ = rich and successful
■ opulent /ˈɒpjʊlənt/ (formal) = used for things, e.g. opulent surroundings
■ comfortably off
■ moneyed /ˈmʌnid/
■ well-heeled /ˌwel ˈhiːld/ (informal)
■ made of money (informal)
■ rolling in it (informal)
■ loaded /ˈləʊdɪd/ (informal)
■ filthy rich /ˈfɪlθi rɪtʃ/ (informal)
■ stinking rich (informal)
■ nouveau riche /ˌnuːvəʊ ˈriːʃ/ = became rich recently
44. POOR /pɔː(r)/ or /pʊə(r)/ adjective
■ impoverished /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃt/
■ poverty-stricken /ˈpɒvə(r)ti ˈstrɪkən/
■ badly off
■ in need
■ hard-up
■ bankrupt /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/
■ penniless /ˈpenɪləs/
■ as poor as a church mouse
■ without means
■ destitute /ˈdestɪtjuːt/
■ deprived /dɪˈpraɪvd/ = not having things essential for a comfortable life
■ underprivileged /ˌʌndə(r)ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd/ = not having as many opportunities as others
■ disadvantaged /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒd/
■ lowly /ˈləʊli/ = with a low material status
■ needy /ˈniːdi/
■ penurious /pəˈnjʊəriəs/ (formal) = extremely poor
■ impecunious /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/ (formal)
■ indigent /ˈɪndɪdʒ(ə)nt/ (formal)
■ dirt-poor (informal)
■ broke /brəʊk/ (informal)
■ flat broke (informal)
■ skint /skɪnt/ (BrE, informal)
■ strapped for cash (informal)
■ not having a penny to your name (informal)
■ on the breadline /ˈbredˌlaɪn/ (BrE, informal)
■ moneyless
■ unable to make ends meet
■ pauperized /ˈpɔːpəraɪzd/
45. PART /pɑː(r)t/ noun
■ slice of sth /slaɪs/
■ piece of sth /piːs/
■ fragment of sth /ˈfræɡmənt/
■ portion of sth /ˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/
■ fraction of sth /ˈfrækʃ(ə)n/
■ proportion of sth /prəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)n/
■ component of sth /kəmˈpəʊnənt/
■ element of sth /ˈelɪmənt/
■ bit of sth /bɪt/
■ constituent of sth /kənˈstɪtjʊənt/
■ section of sth /ˈsekʃ(ə)n/
■ division of sth /dɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/
■ module of sth /ˈmɒdjuːl/
■ factor in sth /ˈfæktə(r)/
■ aspect of sth /ˈæspekt/
■ facet of sth /ˈfæsɪt/
■ particle of sth /ˈpɑː(r)tɪk(ə)l/
■ scrap of sth /skræp/ = a small part
■ share in sth/of sth /ʃeə(r)/
■ branch of sth /brɑːntʃ/
46. TO PROTECT /prəˈtekt/ verb
■ to safeguard /ˈseɪfˌɡɑː(r)d/
■ to keep sth/sb safe
■ to keep sth/sb from harm
■ to preserve /prɪˈzɜː(r)v/
■ to shield /ʃiːld/
■ to insulate /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/
■ to hedge /hedʒ/ = to protect yourself from risks involving money
■ to shelter /ˈʃeltə(r)/
■ to secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/
■ to watch over
■ to inoculate /ɪˈnɒkjʊleɪt/ = to protect sb against a particular disease
■ to screen sth from sth /skriːn/ = to hide sth/sb by being in front of them
■ to harbour /ˈhɑː(r)bə(r)/
47. FAMOUS /ˈfeɪməs/ adjective
■ well-known
■ celebrated for sth /ˈseləˌbreɪtɪd/
■ renowned as/for doing sth /rɪˈnaʊnd/
■ fabled /ˈfeɪb(ə)ld/ = famous because of being extremely good, beautiful or interesting
■ legendary /ˈledʒ(ə)nd(ə)ri/ = famous for a long time
■ notorious /nəʊˈtɔːriəs/ = famous for sth bad
■ infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ = famous for sth bad
■ illustrious /ɪˈlʌstriəs/ = famous because of what they have achieved
■ the one and only = used for introducing a famous person
■ acclaimed /əˈkleɪmd/ = publicly written and talked about in an admiring way
■ world-famous
■ noted /ˈnəʊtɪd/
■ distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
■ eminent /ˈemɪnənt/
■ honoured /ˈɒnə(r)d/
■ esteemed /ɪˈstiːmd/
■ glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
■ prominent /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ = important and well-known
■ venerable /ˈven(ə)rəb(ə)l/ = very old, wise and respected
■ your name on everyone’s lips
■ having (made) a name for yourself
48. TO SHOW /ʃəʊ/ verb
■ to illustrate /ˈɪləstreɪt/
■ to depict /dɪˈpɪkt/
■ to display /dɪˈspleɪ/
■ to present /prɪˈzent/
■ to exhibit /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
■ to uncover /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/
■ to demonstrate /ˈdemənˌstreɪt/
■ it is visible/clear/obvious from… that /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/klɪə(r)/ˈɒbviəs/
■ to reveal /rɪˈviːl/
■ to disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/
■ to divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/
■ to make sth clear
■ to manifest /ˈmænɪfest/ (formal)
49. TO STUDY /ˈstʌdi/ verb
■ to cram (for an exam) /kræm/
■ to learn /lɜː(r)n/
■ to be taught
■ to investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ = to try to get detailed information
■ to inquire into /ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/
■ to research /rɪˈsɜː(r)tʃ/ or /ˈriːsɜː(r)tʃ/
■ to look into
■ to analyse /ˈænəlaɪz/
■ to examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
■ to explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/
■ to review /rɪˈvjuː/
■ to train /treɪn/
■ to revise /rɪˈvaɪz/ = to read and learn information that you have studied in order to
prepare for an exam
■ to read up on/about sth = to get information on a particular subject by reading a lot
about it
■ to major in sth /ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/ = to study sth as your main subject at college or university
■ to scrutinize /ˈskruːtɪnaɪz/ = to examine sth very carefully
■ to peruse /pəˈruːz/ = to read sth
■ to pore over sth /pɔːrˈəʊvə(r)/ = to examine sth very carefully and in a lot of detail
■ to contemplate /ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪt/
■ to ponder /ˈpɒndə(r)/
■ to deliberate /dɪˈlɪbəreɪt/ = to think about or discuss sth very carefully
■ to swot /swɒt/ (informal) = to study hard, esp. before an exam
■ to mug up on sth (informal) = to quickly learn sth or check that you know it
■ to bone up (informal) = to study hard in order to prepare for a test, meeting etc.
50. STUDENT /ˈstjuːd(ə)nt/ noun
■ scholar /ˈskɒlə(r)/ = sb who studies a particular subject and knows a lot about it
■ undergraduate /ˌʌndə(r)ˈɡrædʒʊət/
■ graduate /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (AmE) = sb still studying after receiving a first university degree
■ postgrad /ˈpəʊstˌɡræd/ (BrE) = a postgraduate
■ grad student
■ pupil /ˈpjuːp(ə)l/
■ schoolchild /ˈskuːlˌtʃaɪld/
■ novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ = sb who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
■ alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ = sb who was a student at a particular school, college or
university
■ fresher /ˈfreʃə(r)/ (BrE) = a student in their first year at university
■ freshman /ˈfreʃmən/ (AmE) = a student in their first year at university
■ sophomore /ˈsɒfəˌmɔː(r)/ (AmE) = a student in the second year of a US college or
high school
■ senior /ˈsiːniə(r)/ (AmE) = a student in the last year of high school or university
■ schoolboy /ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/
■ schoolgirl /ˈskuːlˌɡɜː(r)l/
■ disciple /dɪˈsaɪp(ə)l/
■ learner /ˈlɜː(r)nə(r)/
■ trainee /ˌtreɪˈniː/
■ apprentice /əˈprentɪs/ = sb who works for a particular person or company in order to
learn
51. DIFFERENT /ˈdɪfrənt/ adjective
■ dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(r)/
■ unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/
■ contrasting /kənˈtrɑːstɪŋ/
■ contrastive /kənˈtrɑːstɪv/
■ divergent /daɪˈvɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nt/
■ varying /ˈveəriɪŋ/
■ disparate /ˈdɪsp(ə)rət/ (formal)
■ poles apart
■ incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəb(ə)l/ = not able to work together
■ mismatched /mɪsˈmætʃt/
■ conflicting /ˌkənˈflɪktɪŋ/
■ clashing /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
■ alternative /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nətɪv/
■ distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
■ at odds
■ a far cry (informal)
■ worlds apart
■ different as chalk and cheese
52. FOR EXAMPLE /fərɪɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l/ phrase
■ for instance, … / … for instance /fər ˈɪnstəns/
■ By way of illustration, … /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/
■ such as …
■ Like…
■ …in particular /pə(r)ˈtɪkjʊlə(r)/
■ Namely… /ˈneɪmli/
■ …, to wit: … /wɪt/ (formal) = that is to say
■ …, specifically… /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
■ …, viz., … /vɪz/ (formal) = in other words
■ …, videlicet … (My family has 4 people, viz., mother, brother, sister and I.)
■ …, i.e. … (formal) = that is
■ …, inasmuch as… /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/ (formal)
■ … being … /ˈbiːɪŋ/ = to give explanation of sth
■ for one thing … (for another thing)
■ in other words …
■ … is a case in point
■ the epitome of /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ = the best possible example of sth
■ e.g. /ˌiː ˈdʒiː/ (formal) = for example
■ as an example/instance
■ say…
■ … to give as an illustration
53. DEVELOPMENT /dɪˈveləpmənt/ noun
■ evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/
■ growth /ɡrəʊθ/
■ maturation /ˌmætʃʊˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
■ expansion /ɪkˈspænʃ(ə)n/
■ enlargement /ɪnˈlɑː(r)dʒmənt/
■ progress /ˈprəʊɡres/
■ invention /ɪnˈvenʃ(ə)n/
■ advance /ədˈvɑːns/
■ blossoming /ˈblɒs(ə)mɪŋ/
■ elaboration /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
■ furtherance /ˈfɜː(r)ðərəns/
■ unfolding /ʌnˈfəʊldɪŋ/
■ extension /ɪkˈstenʃ(ə)n/
■ spread /spred/
■ improvement /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/
54. TO DEVELOP /dɪˈveləp/ verb
■ to grow /ɡrəʊ/
■ to expand /ɪkˈspænd/
■ to spread /spred/
■ to progress /prəʊˈɡres/
■ to evolve /ɪˈvɒlv/
■ to mature /məˈtʃʊə(r)/
■ to thrive /θraɪv/
■ to flourish /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
■ to blossom /ˈblɒs(ə)m/
■ to set in motion = to initiate
■ to augment /ɔːɡˈment/
■ to broaden /ˈbrɔːd(ə)n/
■ to reinforce /ˌriːɪnˈfɔː(r)s/
■ to refine /rɪˈfaɪn/
■ to improve /ɪmˈpruːv/
■ to polish /ˈpɒlɪʃ/
■ to perfect /pə(r)ˈfekt/
■ to foster /ˈfɒstə(r)/
■ to nurture /ˈnɜː(r)tʃə(r)/
■ to amplify /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/
■ to elaborate /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/
■ to unfold /ʌnˈfəʊld/
55. TECHNOLOGY /tekˈnɒlədʒi/ noun
■ scientific knowledge
■ bleeding edge /ˈbliːdɪŋedʒ/ = very new and not yet fully tested
■ fifth-generation (adj.) = very advanced and includes artificial intelligence
■ high tech /haɪˈtek/ (adj.) = especially electronics
■ nanotechnology /ˈnænəʊtekˌnɒlədʒi/ = building very small parts, using molecules and
atoms
■ cutting edge /ˈkʌtɪŋˈedʒ/ (adj.)
■ cleantech /ˈkliːnˌtek/ = technology which provided benefits such as clean energy,
environmentally sustainable products
■ cybernetics /ˌsaɪbə(r)ˈnetɪks/ = makes copies of natural things, for example artificial
body parts
■ intermediate technology /ˌɪntə(r)ˈmiːdiət tekˈnɒlədʒi/ = used in developing countries,
based on cheap materials available there
56. HEALTHY /ˈhelθi/ adjective
To describe people:
■ in good health
■ in good trim /trɪm/
■ fit /fɪt/
■ in tip-tip shape
■ vigorous /ˈvɪɡ(ə)rəs/
■ a picture of health (informal)
■ thriving /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
■ blooming /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
■ well /wel/
■ in condition /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)n/
■ in fine fettle /ˈfet(ə)l/
■ sturdy /ˈstɜː(r)di/
■ robust /rəʊˈbʌst/
■ strong /strɒŋ/
■ hale /heɪl/
■ able-bodied /ˌeɪb(ə)l ˈbɒdid/
■ healthsome
■ hardy /ˈhɑː(r)di/ (informal)
■ fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ (informal)
■ right as rain (informal)
■ in the pink (informal)
To describe things:
■ healthful /ˈhelθfl/
■ wholesome /ˈhəʊls(ə)m/
■ good for one
■ salubrious /səˈluːbriəs/
■ nutritious /njuːˈtrɪʃəs/
■ nourishing /ˈnʌrɪʃɪŋ/
■ bracing /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
■ invigorating /ɪnˈvɪɡəˌreɪtɪŋ/
■ stimulating /ˈsɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/
■ therapeutic /ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪk/ = sth that makes you feel better
57. UNHEALTHY /ʌnˈhelθi/ adjective
To describe people:
■ sickly /ˈsɪkli/ = often ill
■ in poor health
■ ailing /ˈeɪlɪŋ/ = ill and weak
■ indisposed /ˌɪndɪˈspəʊzd/ (formal)
■ frail /freɪl/
■ morbid /ˈmɔː(r)bɪd/
■ ill /ɪl/
■ unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/
■ fragile /ˈfrædʒaɪl/ = not strong or healthy
■ unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/
■ unwell /ʌnˈwel/
■ infirm /ɪnˈfɜː(r)m/
■ feeble /ˈfiːb(ə)l/
■ debilitated /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪtɪd/
■ diseased /dɪˈziːzd/
■ pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ = looking pale and not healthy
To describe things:
■ harmful /ˈhɑː(r)mf(ə)l/
■ detrimental /ˌdetrɪˈment(ə)l/
■ destructive /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
■ damaging /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
■ deleterious /ˌdelɪˈtɪəriəs/
■ malign /məˈlaɪn/
■ insalubrious /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/ (formal)
■ unwholesome
■ noxious /ˈnɒkʃəs/
■ morbid /ˈmɔː(r)bɪd/
■ insalutary /ɪnˈsæljʊt(ə)ri/ (formal)
■ debilitating /dɪˈbɪlɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
58. GOVERNMENT /ˈɡʌvə(r)nmənt/ noun
■ administration /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/
■ authority /ɔːˈθɒrəti/
■ leadership /ˈliːdə(r)ʃɪp/
■ cabinet /ˈkæbɪnət/ = a group of members of a government chosen by the leader of the
government to give advice to him/her
■ apparatus /ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/ = people and organizations involved in some aspect of
government
■ bureaucracy /bjʊəˈrɒkrəsi/ = the people employed to run government organizations
■ executives /ɪɡˈzekjʊtɪvz/
■ regime /reɪˈʒiːm/ = a government that controls the country, esp. in a strict or unfair
way
59. SHOULD /ʃʊd/ modal verb
■ you’d better + verb
■ need to /niːd/
■ must /mʌst/
■ might /maɪt/
■ could /kʊd/
■ be forced to /fɔː(r)st/
■ be compelled to /kəmˈpelt/
■ be required to /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)d/
■ be obliged to /əˈblaɪdʒd/
■ can /kæn/
■ may /meɪ/
■ ought to /ɔːt/
60. SOCIETY /səˈsaɪəti/ noun
■ the community /kəˈmjuːnəti/
■ the general public
■ the people
■ mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/
■ individuals /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/
■ the many
■ citizenry /ˈsɪtɪz(ə)nri/
■ population /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
■ nation /ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
■ public /ˈpʌblɪk/
■ humanity /hjuːˈmænəti/
■ elite /ɪˈliːt/ = a small group of people with a lot of advantages
■ nobs /nɒbs/ (informal) = rich and with a high social position
■ the grass roots = ordinary people in a society
■ folks /fəʊks/
■ your fellow men = other people
61. FOOD /fuːd/ noun
■ nourishment /ˈnʌrɪʃmənt/ = food necessary for life, growth and health
■ sustenance /ˈsʌstənəns/ = food and drink
■ daily bread /ˈdeɪli bred/
■ edibles /ˈedɪb(ə)lz/
■ refreshments /rɪˈfreʃmənts/ = sth to eat or drink during an event, e.g. party, meeting
■ meals /miːlz/ = an occasion when you eat, esp. breakfast, lunch or dinner
■ provisions /prəˈvɪʒ(ə)nz/ = food needed esp. for a journey
■ rations /ˈræʃ(ə)nz/ = food provided for people who do not have enough and for
soldiers
■ solids /ˈsɒlɪdz/
■ foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ (formal)
■ nutrition /njuːˈtrɪʃ(ə)n/ = food as sth that keeps you healthy
■ subsistence /səbˈsɪstəns/ = the smallest amount of food that you need to stay alive
■ feed /fiːd/ = food given to animals
■ fodder /ˈfɒdə(r)/ = food, esp. hay or straw, for animals
■ diet /ˈdaɪət/ = the food that you usually eat
■ dish /dɪʃ/
■ delicacy /ˈdelɪkəsi/ = a rare or expensive type of food
■ cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ = food you can eat in a particular place (country, region)
■ viands /ˈvaɪəndz/ (formal)
■ eatables /ˈiːtəb(ə)lz/ (informal)
■ nosh /nɒʃ/ (BrE, informal)
■ groceries /ˈɡrəʊsəriz/ = food you buy regularly
62. FASHIONABLE /ˈfæʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/ adjective
■ chic /ʃiːk/
■ smart /smɑː(r)t/
■ elegant /ˈelɪɡənt/
■ stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
■ designer /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/
■ modish /ˈməʊdɪʃ/
■ in vogue /ɪnˈvəʊɡ/
■ in /ɪn/
■ popular /ˈpɒpjʊlə(r)/
■ prevailing /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
■ current /ˈkʌrənt/
■ on-trend
■ latest /ˈleɪtɪst/
■ up-to-the-minute
■ up-to-date
■ contemporary /kənˈtemp(ə)r(ə)ri/
■ modern /ˈmɒdə(r)n/
■ trendy /ˈtrendi/ (informal)
■ all the rage /reɪdʒ/ (informal)
■ hot /hɒt/ (informal)
■ natty /ˈnæti/ (informal)
■ glitzy /ˈɡlɪtsi/ (informal) = bright, exciting and attractive but with no real value
■ snazzy /ˈsnæzi/ (informal)
■ funky /ˈfʌŋki/ (informal)
■ hip /hɪp/ (informal)
■ dressed to the nines (informal)
■ dressed to kill
■ fancy /ˈfænsi/
■ flashy /ˈflæʃi/ = very expensive, used to impress people
■ upmarket /ʌpˈmɑː(r)kɪt/ = designed for rich people
■ ritzy /ˈrɪtsi/ (informal) = expensive and fashionable
■ swanky /ˈswæŋki/ (informal) = expensive and fashionable
63. TO ALLOW /əˈlaʊ/ verb
■ to permit /pə(r)ˈmɪt/
■ to let /let/
■ to enable /ɪnˈeɪb(ə)l/ = to give sb the ability or opportunity to do sth
■ to authorize /ˈɔːθəraɪz/ = to give official permission
■ to sanction /ˈsæŋkʃ(ə)n/ = to give official approval for an action
■ to warrant /ˈwɒrənt/
■ to approve /əˈpruːv/
■ to say yes to (informal)
■ to give your consent to /kənˈsent/
■ to agree to /əˈɡriː/
■ to put up with (informal)
■ to okay /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ (informal)
■ to give the green light to (informal)
■ to mandate /mænˈdeɪt/ = to give sb the authority to do sth
■ to grant /ɡrɑːnt/ = to allow sb to have or do what they want
64. HOME TOWN /ˈhəʊm taʊn/ noun
■ place of origin /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
■ place of birth /bɜː(r)θ/
■ native town /ˈneɪtɪv/
■ native country /ˈneɪtɪv/
■ fatherland /ˈfɑːðə(r)lænd/
■ mother country
■ home /həʊm/
■ roots /ruːts/
■ provenance /ˈprɒvənəns/
■ source /sɔː(r)s/
■ cradle /ˈkreɪd(ə)l/ = a place where sth began
■ homeland /ˈhəʊmˌlænd/ = the country you come from
■ motherland /ˈmʌðə(r)ˌlænd/
■ my native soil /sɔɪl/ = country of birth
65. SMALL /smɔːl/ adjective
■ tiny /ˈtaɪni/
■ bitty /ˈbɪti/ = made up of many small parts that do not fit together
■ diminutive /dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv/ = very short or small
■ insufficient /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/ = not enough
■ limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
■ little /ˈlɪt(ə)l/
■ meagre /ˈmiːɡə(r)/ = smaller or less than you want or need
■ microscopic /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪk/ = very small
■ mini /ˈmɪni/
■ minute /maɪˈnjuːt/
■ narrow /ˈnærəʊ/ = small in width
■ petite /pəˈtiːt/
■ pocket-sized /ˈpɒkɪt ˌsaɪzd/ = small enough to fit in your pocket
■ petty /ˈpeti/
■ pint-sized /ˈpaɪnt ˌsaɪzd/ (informal)
■ puny /ˈpjuːni/ = small, thin, weak (person, animal)
■ scanty /ˈskænti/ = not much, less than needed
■ slight /slaɪt/ = small in size, amount or degree
■ small-scale /smɔːl skeɪl/
■ teensy /ˈtiːnzi/ (informal)
■ teeny /ˈtiːni/ (informal)
■ trifling /ˈtraɪf(ə)lɪŋ/ = not very important
■ trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/ = not important, serious or valuable
■ undersized /ˌʌndə(r)ˈsaɪzd/ = smaller than normal
■ wee /wiː/
■ minuscule /ˈmɪnɪˌskjuːl/ = extremely small
■ compact /ˈkɒmpækt/ or /kəmˈpækt/
■ cramped /kræmpt/ = small and crowded
■ poky /ˈpəʊki/ = small and uncomfortable
■ miniature /ˈmɪnətʃə(r)/
■ infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪm(ə)l/ = extremely small
■ teeny weeny (informal)
■ paltry /ˈpɔːltri/ = small in number, not important
■ midget /ˈmɪdʒɪt/ = smaller than the usual size
66. BIG /bɪɡ/ adjective
■ large /lɑː(r)dʒ/
■ great /ɡreɪt/
■ bulky /ˈbʌlki/ = too big to be carried easily
■ colossal /kəˈlɒs(ə)l/ = extremely large
■ enormous /ɪˈnɔː(r)məs/
■ extensive /ɪkˈstensɪv/ = very large in amount or degree
■ gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ = extremely large
■ hefty /ˈhefti/ = large and heavy
■ huge /hjuːdʒ/
■ humongous /hjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ (informal) = extremely large and impressive
■ immense /ɪˈmens/ = extremely large
■ massive /ˈmæsɪv/
■ ponderous /ˈpɒndərəs/ = moving slowly because of being big and heavy
■ roomy /ˈruːmi/ = large and providing you with a lot of space
■ spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ = for rooms, buildings etc.
■ substantial /səbˈstænʃ(ə)l/ = large in amount or degree
■ tremendous /trəˈmendəs/ = to emphasize that sth such as an amount, achievement,
feeling is extremely great
■ vast /vɑːst/
■ king-size /ˈkɪŋ ˌsaɪz/
■ mondo /mˈɒndəʊ/ (informal) = very large or impressive
■ sizeable /ˈsaɪzəb(ə)l/ = fairly large
■ mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ = very large
■ whopping /ˈwɒpɪŋ/ (informal) = extremely large
■ ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔː(r)məs/ (informal) = extremely large
■ mega /ˈmeɡə/ (informal) = extremely large
67. OPINION /əˈpɪnjən/ noun
■ belief /bɪˈliːf/
■ judgement /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
■ view /vjuː/
■ viewpoint /ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt/
■ point of view
■ idea /aɪˈdɪə/
■ perception /pə(r)ˈsepʃ(ə)n/
■ stance /stæns/
■ standpoint /ˈstæn(d)ˌpɔɪnt/
■ impression /ɪmˈpreʃ(ə)n/
■ sentiment /ˈsentɪmənt/
■ assumption /əˈsʌmpʃ(ə)n/
■ assessment /əˈsesmənt/
■ conception /kənˈsepʃ(ə)n/
■ notion /ˈnəʊʃ(ə)n/
■ way of thinking
■ thought /θɔːt/
■ school of thought
■ conviction /kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/
■ persuasion /pə(r)ˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/
■ attitude /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/
■ estimation /ˌestɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ (formal)
■ stand /stænd/ = an opinion that you state publicly
68. GOOD /ɡʊd/ adjective
Meaning ‘pleasant’:
■ acceptable /əkˈseptəb(ə)l/
■ admirable /ˈædm(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ commendable /kəˈmendəb(ə)l/
■ congenial /kənˈdʒiːniəl/
■ deluxe /dəˈlʌks/
■ excellent /ˈeksələnt/
■ exceptional /ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)nəl/
■ favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ first-class
■ first-rate
■ gratifying /ˈɡrætɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
■ honourable /ˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ marvellous /ˈmɑː(r)vələs/
■ precious /ˈpreʃəs/
■ prime /praɪm/
■ reputable /ˈrepjʊtəb(ə)l/
■ satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ri/
■ shipshape /ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp/ = in good condition
■ spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/
■ splendid /ˈsplendɪd/
■ sterling /ˈstɜː(r)lɪŋ/ = for work or character
■ stupendous /stjuːˈpendəs/ = very impressive
■ superb /sʊˈpɜː(r)b/
■ tip-top = extremely good
Meaning ‘moral’:
■ admirable /ˈædm(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ blameless /ˈbleɪmləs/
■ charitable /ˈtʃærɪtəb(ə)l/
■ dutiful /ˈdjuːtɪf(ə)l/
■ ethical /ˈeθɪk(ə)l/
■ exemplary /ɪɡˈzempləri/
■ guiltless /ˈɡɪltləs/
■ honest /ˈɒnɪst/
■ honourable /ˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ inculpable /ɪnˈkʌlpəb(ə)l/
■ innocent /ˈɪnəs(ə)nt/
■ irreproachable /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəb(ə)l/
■ lily-white
■ praiseworthy /ˈpreɪzˌwɜː(r)ði/
■ pure /pjʊə(r)/
■ respectable /rɪˈspektəb(ə)l/
■ righteous /ˈraɪtʃəs/
■ tractable /ˈtræktəb(ə)l/
■ upright /ˈʌpraɪt/
■ virtuous /ˈvɜː(r)tʃʊəs/
Meaning ‘skilled’:
■ able /ˈeɪb(ə)l/
■ accomplished /əˈkʌmplɪʃt/
■ adept /əˈdept/
■ adroit /əˈdrɔɪt/
■ competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
■ dexterous /ˈdekst(ə)rəs/ = able to use your hands skillfully
■ expert /ˈekspɜː(r)t/
■ proficient /prəˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/
■ proper /ˈprɒpə(r)/
■ qualified /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/
■ satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfækt(ə)ri/
■ serviceable /ˈsɜː(r)vɪsəb(ə)l/ = good enough to be used for a particular purpose but not
very attractive
■ skillful /ˈskɪlf(ə)l/
■ suited /ˈsuːtɪd/
■ talented /ˈtæləntɪd/
■ thorough /ˈθʌrə/
Meaning ‘useful’:
■ advantageous /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ = likely to make sth/sb more successful
■ ample /ˈæmp(ə)l/
■ appropriate /əˈprəʊpriət/
■ apt /æpt/ = good at learning, suitable (name, description, comment)
■ auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/ = showing signs of success
■ congruous /ˈkɒŋɡruəs/
■ decent /ˈdiːs(ə)nt/
■ desirable /dɪˈzaɪrəb(ə)l/
■ favouring /ˈfeɪvə(r)ɪŋ/
■ fitting /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
■ opportune /ˈɒpə(r)tjuːn/
■ profitable /ˈprɒfɪtəb(ə)l/
■ propitious /prəˈpɪʃəs/ = with the conditions needed for a successful result
■ salubrious /səˈluːbriəs/
■ salutary /ˈsæljʊt(ə)ri/ = an experience that has a good effect although it is unpleasant
■ seemly /ˈsiːmli/
■ unobjectionable /ʌnəbˈdʒekʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/
Meaning ‘kind’:
■ altruistic /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
■ approving /əˈpruːvɪŋ/ = very supportive
■ beneficent /bəˈnefɪs(ə)nt/ = doing things that are intended to help people
■ benevolent /bəˈnev(ə)lənt/
■ charitable /ˈtʃærɪtəb(ə)l/
■ considerate /kənˈsɪd(ə)rət/
■ gracious /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
■ humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/
■ humanitarian /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən/
■ merciful /ˈmɜː(r)sɪf(ə)l/
■ obliging /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/ = willing to help
■ philanthropic /ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk/
■ well-disposed /ˌwel dɪˈspəʊzd/
69. BAD /bæd/ adjective
Meaning ‘unpleasant, poor’:
■ abominable /əˈbɒmɪnəb(ə)l/
■ amiss /əˈmɪs/
■ atrocious /əˈtrəʊʃəs/
■ beastly /ˈbiːstli/ (informal)
■ bottom out = very low level
■ bummer /ˈbʌmə(r)/ (informal)
■ cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ = of poor quality
■ crappy/ˈkræpi/ (very informal)
■ crummy /ˈkrʌmi/ (informal)
■ defective /dɪˈfektɪv/ = not working correctly
■ diddly /ˈdɪdli/ (AmE, informal) = nothing
■ downer /ˈdaʊnə(r)/ (n.) = sth that makes you sad or disappointed
■ dreadful /ˈdredf(ə)l/
■ erroneous /ɪˈrəʊniəs/ = not correct
■ faulty /ˈfɔːlti/
■ gross /ɡrəʊs/
■ grungy /ˈɡrʌndʒi/ (informal) = dirty and smelling bad
■ icky /ˈɪki/ (informal) = very unpleasant to touch, look at, smell or taste
■ inadequate /ɪnˈædɪkwət/ = not enough
■ inferior /ɪnˈfɪəriə(r)/
■ junky /ˈdʒʌŋki/ (informal)
■ lousy /ˈlaʊzi/ (informal)
■ sleazy /ˈsliːzi/
■ slipshod /ˈslɪpˌʃɒd/ = done in a careless way
■ substandard /ˌsʌbˈstændə(r)d/
■ unacceptable /ˌʌnəkˈseptəb(ə)l/
Meaning ‘harmful’:
■ damaging /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
■ deleterious /ˌdelɪˈtɪəriəs/
■ detrimental /ˌdetrɪˈment(ə)l/
■ hurtful /ˈhɜː(r)tf(ə)l/
■ injurious /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/ (formal) = causing harm or damage
■ ruinous /ˈruːɪnəs/
Meaning ‘immoral’:
■ base /beɪs/
■ corrupt /kəˈrʌpt/
■ delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ = behaving in an immoral way (criminal)
■ evil /ˈiːv(ə)l/
■ iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/
■ sinful /ˈsɪnf(ə)l/
■ vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/
■ vile /vaɪl/
■ villainous /ˈvɪlənəs/
■ wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/
Meaning ‘decayed’:
■ mouldy /ˈməʊldi/
■ off /ɒf/
■ putrid /ˈpjuːtrɪd/
■ rancid /ˈrænsɪd/
■ rotten /ˈrɒt(ə)n/
■ sour /ˈsaʊə(r)/
■ spoiled /spɔɪld/
Meaning ‘sorry, sad’:
■ apologetic /əˌpɒləˈdʒetɪk/
■ conscience-stricken /ˈkɒnʃ(ə)ns ˈstrɪkən/
■ contrite /ˈkɒntraɪt/ or /kənˈtraɪt/
■ crestfallen /ˈkrestˌfɔːlən/ = sad and disappointed, esp. when sth has not succeeded
■ dejected /dɪˈdʒektɪd/ = lost all hope because they have failed at sth
■ disconsolate /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/
■ down /daʊn/
■ downhearted /ˌdaʊnˈhɑː(r)tɪd/
■ regretful /rɪˈɡretf(ə)l/
■ remorseful /rɪˈmɔː(r)sf(ə)l/
■ woebegone /ˈwəʊbɪˌɡɒn/ (formal) = looking sad
70. SURE /ʃɔː(r)/ or /ʃʊə(r)/ adjective
■ confident /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/
■ gutsy /ˈɡʌtsi/ = brave and determined
■ unhesitating /ʌnˈhezɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
■ clear /klɪə(r)/
■ convinced /kənˈvɪnst/
■ doubtless /ˈdaʊtləs/
■ enduring /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/
■ beyond doubt /bɪˈjɒnd daʊt/
■ clinched /klɪntʃt/
■ confirmed /kənˈfɜː(r)md/
■ firm /fɜː(r)m/
■ fixed /fɪkst/
■ for a fact
■ genuine /ˈdʒenjuɪn/
■ indisputable /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəb(ə)l/
■ guaranteed /ˌɡeærənˈtiːd/
■ positive /ˈpɒzətɪv/
■ undeniable /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəb(ə)l/
■ unquestionable /ʌnˈkwestʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l/
■ unshakable /ʌnˈʃeɪkəb(ə)l/
■ sealed /siːld/
■ certain /ˈsɜː(r)t(ə)n/
■ definite /ˈdef(ə)nət/
■ dogmatic /dɒɡˈmætɪk/ = so sure that your beliefs are right that you expect others to
accept them
■ unmistakable /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəb(ə)l/
■ unfaltering /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/ (formal)
■ unwavering /ʌnˈweɪv(ə)rɪŋ/
■ precise /prɪˈsaɪs/
■ irrevocable /ɪˈrevəkəb(ə)l/ = impossible to change
■ pukka /ˈpʌkə/ (BrE, informal) = real
■ as sure as eggs is eggs (informal)
71. BEAUTIFUL /ˈbjuːtəf(ə)l/ adjective
■ alluring /əˈlʊərɪŋ/ or /əˈljʊərɪŋ/
■ seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
■ angelic /ænˈdʒelɪk/
■ appealing /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
■ bewitching /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/
■ enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/
■ charming /ˈtʃɑː(r)mɪŋ/
■ fascinating /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
■ classy /ˈklɑːsi/ (informal)
■ elegant /ˈelɪɡənt/
■ cute /kjuːt/
■ delightful /dɪˈlaɪtf(ə)l/
■ highly pleasing /ˈhaɪli ˈpliːzɪŋ/
■ divine /dɪˈvaɪn/
■ perfect /ˈpɜː(r)fɪkt/
■ dazzling /ˈdæzlɪŋ/
■ adorable /əˈdɔːrəb(ə)l/
■ dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ = small and attractive in a delicate way
■ exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/
■ gorgeous /ˈɡɔː(r)dʒəs/
■ graceful /ˈɡreɪsf(ə)l/
■ magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/
■ ravishing /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/
■ stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
■ sublime /səˈblaɪm/
■ glamorous /ˈɡlæmərəs/
■ hunky /ˈhʌŋki/ (informal) = usually of a man
■ magnetic /mæɡˈnetɪk/
■ mesmeric /mezˈmerɪk/
■ tempting /ˈtemptɪŋ/
■ radiant /ˈreɪdiənt/
■ voluptuous /vəˈlʌptʃʊəs/ = usually of a woman
■ striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
■ pulchritudinous /ˈpʌlkrɪtjuːdɪnəs/ (formal)
■ smashing /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ (informal)
■ out of this world (informal)
■ drop-dead gorgeous (informal)
72. NICE /naɪs/ adjective
Meaning ‘likable’:
■ amiable /ˈeɪmiəb(ə)l/
■ charming /ˈtʃɑː(r)mɪŋ/
■ commendable /kəˈmendəb(ə)l/ (formal) = deserving praise
■ considerate /kənˈsɪd(ə)rət/ = thinking about the feelings and needs of other people
■ cordial /ˈkɔː(r)diəl/
■ courteous /ˈkɜː(r)tiəs/ = polite
■ genial /ˈdʒiːniəl/
■ groovy /ˈɡruːvi/ (informal)
■ ingratiating /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ = done in an attempt to get sb’s approval (smile, nod)
■ nifty /ˈnɪfti/ (informal) = easy to use, skilful
■ unpresumptuous /ʌnprɪˈzʌmptʃuəs/ = showing a lot of respect
■ well-mannered
Meaning ‘precise’:
■ accurate /ˈækjʊrət/
■ befitting /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
■ cultured /ˈkʌltʃə(r)d/
■ dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ = small and attractive in a delicate way
■ discerning /dɪˈsɜː(r)nɪŋ/ = Showing good judgement about things, able to tell whether
something is valuable or well made
■ exact /ɪɡˈzækt/
■ fastidious /fæˈstɪdiəs/ = caring about small details, keeping everything tidy
■ genteel /dʒenˈtiːl/ = polite well-educated person who is shocked by anything rude
■ meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjʊləs/ = very thorough and caring about details
■ neat /niːt/
■ refined /rɪˈfaɪnd/ = very polite and well-educated
■ trim /trɪm/ = attractive person
■ well-bred /ˌwel ˈbred/ = with good manners and good education
73. INTERESTING /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ adjective
■ absorbing /əbˈzɔː(r)bɪŋ/ = worth all your attention
■ affecting /əˈfektɪŋ/ = making you feel strong emotions
■ alluring /əˈlʊərɪŋ/ or /əˈljʊərɪŋ/
■ attractive /əˈtræktɪv/
■ captivating /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/
■ charismatic /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/ = used for people
■ compelling /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
■ enchanting /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪŋ/
■ engaging /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
■ engrossing /ɪnˈɡrəʊsɪŋ/ = extremely interesting
■ enthralling /ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ/
■ entrancing /ɪnˈtrɑːnsɪŋ/
■ exceptional /ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)nəl/
■ gripping /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/
■ intriguing /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
■ inviting /ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
■ magnetic /mæɡˈnetɪk/ = able to attract people strongly
■ pleasurable /ˈpleʒ(ə)rəb(ə)l/ (formal)
■ prepossessing /ˌpriːpəˈzesɪŋ/ (formal)
■ readable /ˈriːdəb(ə)l/ = easy and pleasant to read
■ riveting /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ = extremely interesting
■ stimulating /ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
■ stirring /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/ = causing strong emotions
■ striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ = unusual
■ thought-provoking /ˈθɔːt prəˌvəʊkɪŋ/ = makes you think of new ideas
■ unputdownable /ˌʌnpʊtˈdaʊnəb(ə)l/ (informal) = of a book that is so interesting you
don’t want to stop reading it
■ buzzworthy /ˈbʌzˌwɜː(r)ði/ = likely to create interest and attention
■ nail-biting = exciting
■ water cooler (n.) = esp. a TV programme that is so interesting that people talk about it
at work the next day
74. BORING /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ adjective
■ arid /ˈærɪd/
■ characterless /ˈkærɪktə(r)ləs/ = very ordinary
■ cloying /ˈklɔɪɪŋ/ = too much of something hence not interesting
■ colourless /ˈkʌlə(r)ləs/
■ commonplace /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/
■ dead /ded/ = of a place where not much happens
■ drab /dræb/
■ dull /dʌl/
■ humdrum /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
■ insipid /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/
■ interminable /ɪnˈtɜː(r)mɪnəb(ə)l/ = continuing for a long time in a boring way
■ irksome /ˈɜː(r)ks(ə)m/
■ lifeless /ˈlaɪfləs/
■ monotonous /məˈnɒtənəs/
■ plebeian /pləˈbiːən/ = typical of sb from a low social class, an insulting word
■ prosaic /prəʊˈzeɪɪk/ = lacking imagination or excitement
■ repetitious /ˌrepəˈtɪʃəs/ = done many times hence boring
■ spiritless /ˈspɪrɪtles/
■ stale /steɪl/ = not new, original
■ stodgy /ˈstɒdʒi/ = boring and difficult to read
■ tame /teɪm/
■ tedious /ˈtiːdiəs/ = boring and lasting too long
■ tiresome /ˈtaɪə(r)s(ə)m/ = making you feel bored
■ trite /traɪt/
■ vapid /ˈvæpɪd/
■ wearisome /ˈwɪəris(ə)m/ = making you feel tired or bored
■ mundane /ˌmʌnˈdeɪn/ = ordinary
■ dreary /ˈdrɪəri/ = making you feel bored or unhappy
■ unimaginative /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
■ uninspiring /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
■ jejune /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/ (formal) = understanding or describing ideas in a way that is too
simple
■ samey /ˈseɪmi/ (BrE, informal)
■ dull as ditchwater/dishwater (informal)
■ mind-numbing /ˈmaɪndˈnʌmɪŋ/ = extremely boring
75. SO- SO /səʊˈsəʊ/ adjective, adverb
■ settled /ˈset(ə)ld/ = not likely to change
■ tolerable /ˈtɒl(ə)rəb(ə)l/ = satisfactory but not very good
■ average /ˈæv(ə)rɪdʒ/
■ enough /ɪˈnʌf/
■ fair to middling /feə(r)təˈmɪd(ə)lɪŋ/ (informal)
■ fairish /ˈfeə(r)ɪʃ/
■ mediocre /ˌmiːdiˈəʊkə(r)/
■ medium /ˈmiːdiəm/
■ passable /ˈpɑːsəb(ə)l/
■ run-of-the-mill (informal)
■ moderate /ˈmɒd(ə)rət/
■ adequate /ˈædɪkwət/
■ undistinguished /ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ = not special
■ no great shakes (informal)
■ suboptimal /ˌsʌbˈɒptɪm(ə)l/ (formal) = not of the highest quality
■ underwhelming /ˌʌndə(r)ˈwelmɪŋ/ = not impressive
76. IMPORTANT /ɪmˈpɔː(r)t(ə)nt/ adjective
■ eminent /ˈemɪnənt/ = for people
■ influential /ˌɪnfluˈenʃ(ə)l/
■ leading /ˈliːdɪŋ/
■ main /meɪn/
■ major league (AmE)
■ meaningful /ˈmiːnɪŋf(ə)l/
■ paramount /ˈpærəmaʊnt/
■ prime /praɪm/
■ principal /ˈprɪnsəp(ə)l/
■ prominent /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ = important and well-known
■ significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
■ substantial /səbˈstænʃ(ə)l/ = important or real
■ valuable /ˈvæljʊb(ə)l/
■ momentous /məʊˈmentəs/ = very important because of having an effect on future
events
■ noteworthy /ˈnəʊtˌwɜː(r)ði/
■ relevant /ˈreləv(ə)nt/
■ salient /ˈseɪliənt/ (formal) = fact, issue, feature
■ vital /ˈvaɪt(ə)l/ = necessary, essential
■ essential /ɪˈsenʃ(ə)l/
■ key /kiː/ = very important
■ weighty /ˈweɪti/
■ grave /ɡreɪv/ = very serious (situation)
■ far-reaching /ˌfɑː(r) ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ = affecting a lot of people or things in an important way
■ pivotal /ˈpɪvət(ə)l/
■ epoch-making /ˈiːpɒkˈmeɪkɪŋ/ = having an important effect on the future
■ world-shattering /ˈwɜː(r)ld ˈʃæt(ə)rɪŋ/
■ seminal /ˈsemɪn(ə)l/ (formal) = of a piece of writing or music
■ foremost /ˈfɔː(r)məʊst/
■ prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/ = admired and respected
■ notable /ˈnəʊtəb(ə)l/ = interesting enough to be mentioned
■ esteemed /ɪˈstiːmd/ = for people
■ crucial /ˈkruːʃ(ə)l/ = extremely important
■ fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈment(ə)l/ = essential to the existence or success of sth
77. STRANGE /streɪndʒ/ adjective
■ odd /ɒd/
■ peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/ = strange in an unpleasant way
■ curious /ˈkjʊəriəs/ = unusual and interesting
■ queer /kwɪə(r)/
■ weird /wɪə(r)d/
■ bizarre /bɪˈzɑː(r)/
■ eccentric /ɪkˈsentrɪk/ = used for sb’s behaviour
■ offbeat /ˈɒfˌbiːt/ (informal)
■ abnormal /æbˈnɔː(r)m(ə)l/ = in a way that is worrying or wrong
■ uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ = rare
■ surreal /səˈrɪəl/ = so strange you don’t believe it’s real
■ perplexing /pə(r)ˈpleksɪŋ/ = confusing
■ inexplicable /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəb(ə)l/ = impossible to explain
■ uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ = strange and mysterious
■ singular /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə(r)/ (formal) = strange and unusual
■ freaky /ˈfriːki/ (informal) = very strange and a bit frightening
■ wacky /ˈwæki/ (informal) = funny or silly
■ oddball /ˈɒdˌbɔːl/ (n., informal) = sb whose behaviour is strange
■ off-the-wall (informal)
■ novel /ˈnɒv(ə)l/ = unusual
■ exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/
■ idiosyncratic /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/ = strange and not shared by others
■ outlandish /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/ = extremely strange and unusual
■ edgy /ˈedʒi/ = of music, films, books etc. that are strange in a way that is interesting
or exciting
■ atypical /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪk(ə)l/
■ anomalous /əˈnɒmələs/
■ out of the ordinary
■ puzzling /ˈpʌz(ə)lɪŋ/ = confusing or difficult to solve
■ eerie /ˈɪəri/ = strange and mysterious, sometimes frightening
■ fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ (informal) = not completely right or honest
■ quirky /ˈkwɜː(r)ki/ = slightly strange
78. FAT /fæt/ adjective
■ overweight /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈweɪt/ = heavier than you should be
■ bulky /ˈbʌlki/ = big, wide and solid
■ chunky /ˈtʃʌŋki/ = short and wide
■ corpulent /ˈkɔː(r)pjʊlənt/
■ heavy /ˈhevi/
■ hefty /ˈhefti/ = large and heavy
■ obese /əʊˈbiːs/ = too fat
■ plump /plʌmp/ = slightly fat
■ stout /staʊt/ = slightly fat
■ weighty /ˈweɪti/
■ chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ (informal) = slightly fat, like a baby or a young child
■ large /lɑː(r)dʒ/
■ portly /ˈpɔː(r)tli/ = fairly fat
■ paunchy /ˈpɔːntʃi/
■ potbellied /ˈpɒtˌbelid/ = with a large stomach that sticks out
■ beer-bellied = with a fat stomach from drinking too much beer
■ meaty /ˈmiːti/ = big with a lot of fat or muscle
■ of ample proportions /əvˈæmp(ə)l prəˈpɔː(r)ʃ(ə)nz/
■ heavyset = big and strong
■ plus-size (informal)
■ big-boned (informal)
■ tubby /ˈtʌbi/ (informal) = slightly fat
■ roly-poly /ˌrəʊli ˈpəʊli/ (informal) = short and fat
■ buxom /ˈbʌks(ə)m/ = of a woman, fat in an attractive way, with large breasts
79. VERY /ˈveri/ adjective, adverb
■ really /ˈrɪəli/
■ enormously /ɪˈnɔː(r)məsli/ = extremely
■ excessively /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
■ extremely /ɪkˈstriːmli/
■ greatly /ˈɡreɪtli/
■ highly /ˈhaɪli/
■ hugely /ˈhjuːdʒli/
■ remarkably /rɪˈmɑː(r)kəbli/
■ strikingly /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
■ terribly /ˈterəbli/ (informal)
■ unusually /ʌnˈjuːʒʊəli/
■ vastly /ˈvɑːs(t)li/
■ truly /ˈtruːli/
■ absolutely /ˈæbsəluːtli/
■ amply /ˈæmp(ə)li/
■ certainly /ˈsɜː(r)t(ə)nli/
■ considerably /kənˈsɪd(ə)rəbli/
■ deeply /ˈdiːpli/
■ eminently /ˈemɪnəntli/
■ exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
■ incredibly /ɪnˈkredəbli/
■ indispensably /ˌɪndɪˈspensəb(ə)li/
■ largely /ˈlɑː(r)dʒli/
■ notably /ˈnəʊtəbli/
■ particularly /pə(r)ˈtɪkjʊlə(r)li/
■ pretty /ˈprɪti/
■ exceptionally /ɪkˈsepʃ(ə)nəli/
■ tremendously /trəˈmendəsli/
■ immensely /ɪˈmensli/
■ acutely /əˈkjuːtli/
■ abundantly /əˈbʌndəntli/
■ decidedly /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/
■ supremely /sʊˈpriːmli/
■ mightily /ˈmaɪtɪli/
■ ever so (BrE, informal)
■ awfully /ˈɔːf(ə)li/ (informal)
■ seriously /ˈsɪəriəsli/ (informal)
■ mega /ˈmeɡə/ (informal) = extremely
■ dead /ded/ (informal)
■ thoroughly /ˈθʌrəli/
■ indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ = used following ‘very’, e.g. The book was very good indeed.
80. HOW ARE YOU ? phrase
■ What’s up? (informal)
■ How do you do? (BrE, formal)
■ How is it hanging? (informal)
■ How is it going?
■ How are you getting on?
■ How’ve you been?
■ How’s life?
■ What have you been up to?
■ How’s everything?
■ What’s going on?
■ How are things?
■ How are you doing?
■ What’s happening with you?
■ What’s new?
■ What’s new with you?
■ What’cha been up to lately? (AmE, informal)
■ Anything new?
■ What’s shakin’? (AmE, informal)
■ How’s life been treating you?
81. I’ M FINE. THANK YOU. phrase
■ Very well, thank you. And you?
■ Fine.
■ Great.
■ Good.
■ Not bad.
■ Nothing much.
■ Nothing special.
■ Nothing new.
■ Not much.
■ Very well.
■ Excellent.
■ Splendid.
82. CROWDED /ˈkraʊdɪd/ adjective
■ filled /fɪld/
■ packed /pækt/ = extremely crowded
■ jammed /dʒæmd/
■ congested /kənˈdʒestɪd/= with so many vehicles or people that it’s difficult to move
around
■ crammed /kræmd/
■ cramped /kræmpt/
■ teeming with /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
■ swarming with /swɔː(r)mɪŋ/
■ overflowing with /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈfləʊɪŋ/
■ jam-packed (informal) = completely full
■ packed like sardines /sɑː(r)ˈdiːnz/ (informal) = for people
■ chock-a-block (informal) = very full
■ thick on the ground (informal) = if things or people are thick on the ground, there are
many of them
■ nuts to butts (AmE, informal)
■ full /fʊl/
■ dense /dens/
■ bulging /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/ = completely full
■ fill to bursting
■ thronged /θrɒŋd/ = full of people
■ populous /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ = (nation, city, area etc. ) where many people live
■ bursting at the seams /siːmz/
■ wall-to-wall = filled completely
■ standing room only = no place to sit
■ crawling with /krɔːlɪŋ/
83. RURAL /ˈrʊərəl/ adjective
■ country /ˈkʌntri/
■ rustic /ˈrʌstɪk/
■ pastoral /ˈpɑːst(ə)rəl/
■ agricultural /ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃ(ə)rəl/
■ agrarian /əˈɡreəriən/ (formal)
■ bucolic /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ = pleasant
■ sylvan /ˈsɪlv(ə)n/ (formal) = relating to a forest
■ up-country (adv.) = of an area that is far away from towns
■ countrified /ˈkʌntrifaɪd/ = showing disapproval
84. URBAN /ˈɜː(r)bən/ adjective
■ metropolitan /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪt(ə)n/ = belonging to a big city
■ municipal /mjuːˈnɪsɪp(ə)l/ = relating to a place with its own local government
■ civic /ˈsɪvɪk/
■ built-up = with lots of buildings
■ megalopolitan /ˌmeɡəˈlɒpəlɪtən/
■ overdeveloped /ˌəʊvə(r)dɪˈveləpt/ = with too many buildings
■ urbanized /ˈɜː(r)bənaɪzd/ = changed into cities after being countryside
■ uptown /ʌpˈtaʊn/
■ inner-city
■ suburban /səˈbɜː(r)bən/
■ citified
■ townie /ˈtaʊni/ (n.) = sb who lives in a town and doesn’t know anything about the
countryside
85. DEPEND ON/UPON /dɪˈpend/ verb
(A depends on B)
■ rely on /rɪˈlaɪ/
■ hinge on /hɪndʒ/
■ be dependent on /dɪˈpendənt/
■ rest on /rest/
■ revolve around /rɪˈvɒlv/
■ be subject to /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
■ hang on /hæŋ/
■ be decided by
■ be determined by /dɪˈtɜː(r)mɪnd/
■ be based on /beɪst/
■ ride on /raɪd/
■ be contingent on /kənˈtɪndʒ(ə)nt/ (formal)
■ in accordance with /əˈkɔː(r)d(ə)ns/ (formal)
■ according to /əˈkɔː(r)dɪŋ/
■ be conditional on /kənˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/
■ be up to
86. TRADITIONAL /trəˈdɪʃ(ə)nəl/ adjective
■ conventional /kənˈvenʃ(ə)nəl/
■ classic /ˈklæsɪk/
■ customary /ˈkʌstəməri/
■ habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ = often done
■ accustomed /əˈkʌstəmd/ (formal)
■ conservative /kənˈsɜː(r)vətɪv/
■ ceremonial /ˌserəˈməʊniəl/
■ established /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
■ fixed /fɪkst/
■ set /set/
■ long-established
■ time-honoured = done in the same way for a very long time
■ age-old = very old
■ historic /hɪˈstɒrɪk/
■ folk /fəʊk/
■ unwritten /ʌnˈrɪt(ə)n/ = known by everyone but no written down or official
■ standard /ˈstændə(r)d/
■ orthodox /ˈɔː(r)θədɒks/
■ ritual /ˈrɪtʃuəl/
■ ancestral /ænˈsestrəl/
■ antediluvian /ˌæntidɪˈluːviən/ = very old, old-fashioned
■ archaic /ɑː(r)ˈkeɪɪk/ = old and no longer used
■ out-of-date
■ grand old /ɡrænd/ = old, well-known, usually popular
87. HISTORICAL /hɪˈstɒrɪk(ə)l/ adjective
■ former /ˈfɔː(r)mə(r)/
■ prior /ˈpraɪə(r)/
■ ancient /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/
■ bygone /ˈbaɪɡɒn/
■ of yore /jɔː(r)/ (formal) = of a period in history a very long time ago
■ chronicled /ˈkrɒnɪk(ə)ld/
■ early /ˈɜː(r)li/ = used about periods of history
■ retrospective /ˌretrəʊˈspektɪv/ = relating to sth that happened in the past
■ documented /ˈdɒkjʊˌmentɪd/
■ recorded /rɪˈkɔː(r)dɪd /
■ archival /ɑː(r)ˈkaɪv(ə)l/
88. TO AGREE WITH /əˈɡriː/ verb
■ to concur with /kənˈkɜː(r)/
■ to get on with
■ to be of one mind with
■ to be of the same opinion with
■ to share the view with
■ to be at one with
■ to come to an agreement with
■ to accord with /əˈkɔː(r)d/ (formal)
■ to see eye to eye with (informal)
■ to go along with (informal)
■ to meet halfway (informal)
■ to be in agreement with /əˈɡriːmənt/
■ to be of like mind
■ to subscribe to sth /səbˈskraɪb/ = to agree with an idea
■ to be united with /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
89. TO DISAGREE WITH /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ verb
■ to conflict with /kənˈflɪkt/
■ to clash with /klæʃ/
■ to contradict sth/sb /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/
■ to differ from /ˈdɪfə(r)/
■ to beg to differ
■ to vary /ˈveəri/
■ not to see eye to eye with sb
■ to be at odds with
■ to be at loggerheads with /ˈlɒɡə(r)ˌhedz/ = to disagree strongly
■ to quarrel with /ˈkwɒrəl/
■ to bicker with /ˈbɪkə(r)/ = to argue about sth that isn’t important
■ to wrangle with /ˈræŋɡ(ə)l/ = to argue for a long time
■ to squabble with /ˈskwɒb(ə)l/ = to argue about sth that isn’t important
■ to contend with /kənˈtend/ = to have to deal with problems to achieve sth
■ to dispute with /dɪˈspjuːt/
■ to dissent /dɪˈsent/ (formal) = to express strong disagreement
■ to fall out (informal) = to quarrel
■ to oppose /əˈpəʊz/
■ to argue against
■ to reject sth /rɪˈdʒekt/
■ to take issue with sth/sb
■ to be (at) daggers drawn /ˈdæɡə(r)z /drɔːn/ = to be angry towards each other
■ to contest sth /kənˈtest/ = to state formally that you disagree with sth
■ to challenge sth/sb /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
■ to be at variance with /ˈveəriəns/
■ to debate sth/with sb /dɪˈbeɪt/
■ to cross swords with /sɔː(r)dz/
■ to lock horns with /hɔː(r)nz/
■ to gainsay sth/sb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/ (formal)
90. FAVOURITE /ˈfeɪv(ə)rət/ adjective
■ preferred /prɪˈfɜː(r)d/
■ favoured /ˈfeɪvə(r)d/
■ pet /pet/
■ best-loved
■ dearest /ˈdɪərəst/
■ treasured /ˈtreʒə(r)d/
■ esteemed /ɪˈstiːmd/ (formal) = admired and respected
■ dear /dɪə(r)/ = liked very much
■ precious /ˈpreʃəs/ = loved and valued by sb
■ longed-for (formal) = wanted for a long time
■ most-liked
91. TO LIKE /laɪk/ verb
■ to delight in sth/doing sth /dɪˈlaɪt/
■ to find pleasant /ˈplez(ə)nt/
■ to take pleasure in sth/doing sth /ˈpleʒə(r)/
■ to take to sb/sth = to begin to like sth/sb
■ to appeal to /əˈpiːl/
■ to appreciate /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪt/
■ to be fond of /fɒnd/
■ to find attractive
■ to be keen on /kiːn/
■ to adore /əˈdɔː(r)/
■ to hold dear
■ to cherish /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
■ to relish /ˈrelɪʃ/
■ to revel in /ˈrev(ə)l/ (formal) = to enjoy doing sth
■ to have a soft spot for (informal)
■ to dig (informal)
■ can’t get enough of sth
■ to be attached to
■ to have a liking for
■ to think well of
■ to admire /ədˈmaɪə(r)/
■ to fancy /ˈfænsi/
■ to be infatuated with /ɪnˈfætjueɪtɪd/
■ to carry a torch for
■ to be crazy about (informal)
■ to have a crush on (informal)
■ to have a thing for (informal)
■ to take a shine to /ʃaɪn/
■ to be partial to /ˈpɑː(r)ʃ(ə)l/
■ to have a penchant for /ˈpɒ̃ʃɑ̃n/
■ to have a passion for /ˈpæʃ(ə)n/
■ to be mad about (informal)
■ to be hooked on /hʊkt/ (informal)
■ to get a kick out of (informal)
92. TO DISLIKE /dɪsˈlaɪk/ verb
■ to detest /dɪˈtest/
■ to object to /əbˈdʒekt/
■ to loathe /ləʊð/
■ to abhor /əbˈhɔː(r)/ (formal)
■ to abominate /əˈbɒmɪneɪt/ (formal)
■ to regard with distaste
■ to shun /ʃʌn/ = to deliberately avoid
■ to despise /dɪˈspaɪz/
■ to scorn /skɔː(r)n/
■ to lump /lʌmp/
■ to disfavour /dɪsˈfeɪvə(r)/ (formal)
■ to disrelish (formal)
■ to hate sb’s guts (informal)
■ to not stand the sight of (informal)
■ to not be sb’s cup of tea (informal)
■ be sick to the back teeth of (informal)
■ be no love lost between (informal)
■ to deplore /dɪˈplɔː(r)/ (formal)
■ to find sth/sb distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstf(ə)l/
■ to be averse to /əˈvɜː(r)s/
■ to have an aversion to /əˈvɜː(r)ʃ(ə)n/
■ to shrink form /ʃrɪŋk/ = to not be willing to do sth difficult
■ to shudder at /ˈʃʌdə(r)/
■ to find sth/sb repellent /rɪˈpelənt/
■ to be unable to stomach (informal)
93. TO BUY /baɪ/ verb
■ to acquire /əˈkwaɪə(r)/
■ to obtain /əbˈteɪn/
■ to shop around
■ to stock up on /stɒk/
■ to invest in /ɪnˈvest/ = to buy sth you need and will use a lot
■ to merchandize /ˈmɜː(r)tʃ(ə)ndaɪz/ (formal)
■ to panic-buy /ˈpænɪk baɪ/ = when you buy a lot of sth cause you’re worried there is
not enough of it available
■ to purchase /ˈpɜː(r)tʃəs/ (formal)
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■ to splash out on sth /splæʃ/ (informal) = to buy sth expensive
■ to pick up /pɪkˈʌp / (informal)
■ to procure /prəˈkjʊə(r)/ = to obtain sth with effort
■ to get hold of (informal)
■ to snatch up /snætʃˈʌp / (informal)
■ to score /skɔː(r)/ (informal)
94. EASY /ˈiːzi/ adjective
■ effortless /ˈefə(r)tləs/
■ uncomplicated /ʌnˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/
■ undemanding /ˌʌndɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/
■ straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔː(r)wə(r)d/
■ foolproof /ˈfuːlˌpruːf/ = of a plan, method that is so well designed that it cannot go
wrong
■ manageable /ˈmænɪdʒəb(ə)l/
■ painless /ˈpeɪnləs/
■ natural /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəl/
■ a piece of cake (informal)
■ cushy /ˈkʊʃi/ (informal)
■ a doddle /ˈdɒd(ə)l/ (informal) = very easy to do
■ a cake walk (informal)
■ a walk in the park (informal)
■ easy as ABC (informal)
■ easy-peasy /ˌiːzi ˈpiːzi/ (BrE, informal)
■ easy as pie (informal)
■ child’s play (informal)
■ not rocket science (informal)
■ elementary /ˌelɪˈment(ə)ri/
■ trouble-free /ˈtrʌb(ə)l ˈfriː/
■ facile /ˈfæsaɪl/ = too simple to be able to deal with a real situation
■ no sweat /swet/ (informal)
■ smooth sailing /ˈsmuːðˈseɪlɪŋ/ (informal) = progress of a plan without problems
95. EXPENSIVE /ɪkˈspensɪv/ adjective
■ high-priced
■ high-cost
■ costly /ˈkɒs(t)li/ (formal)
■ exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔː(r)bɪtənt/
■ extortionate /ɪkˈstɔː(r)ʃ(ə)nət/
■ overpriced /ˌəʊvə(r)ˈpraɪst/ = worth less than its price
■ extravagant /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ = costing more than reasonable
■ lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/
■ steep /stiːp/ (informal) = of a price, very high
■ pricey /ˈpraɪsi/ (informal)
■ sky-high (informal) = of a price, very high
■ costing an arm and a leg (informal)
■ costing the earth (informal)
■ daylight robbery (informal)
■ exclusive /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/ = available only to people with lots of money
■ select /sɪˈlekt/ = very expensive
■ luxurious /lʌɡˈzjʊəriəs/
■ sumptuous /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ = impressive, expensive and of high quality
■ high-class = very good quality and very expensive
■ spendy (informal)
■ big-ticket (informal)
96. CHEAP /tʃiːp/ adjective
■ low-priced
■ reasonable /ˈriːz(ə)nəb(ə)l/
■ low-cost
■ affordable /əˈfɔː(r)dəb(ə)l/
■ bargain (n.) /ˈbɑː(r)ɡɪn/ = sth you buy that costs less than normal
■ cut-price = cheaper than the normal price
■ knock-down (BrE, informal) = at a reduced price
■ rock-bottom = at a very low price
■ budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
■ economical /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l/
■ cheap-rate
■ on special offer
■ value-for-money
■ a good buy
■ bargainous (informal)
■ a snip /snɪp/ (BrE, informal) = sth that costs less than you expect
■ for a song (informal) = at a very cheap price
■ dirt-cheap (informal)
■ dog cheap (informal)
■ on a shoestring /ˈʃuːˌstrɪŋ/ (informal) = using or having very little money
■ cheap and cheerful = not expensive and of reasonable quality
■ reasonably priced
■ downmarket /ˈdaʊnˌmɑː(r)kɪt/
■ cut-rate
■ bargain-basement = an area in a large shop where you can buy things cheaply, often
of low quality
97. FRIENDLY /ˈfren(d)li/ adjective
■ amiable /ˈeɪmiəb(ə)l/
■ affable /ˈæfəb(ə)l/
■ genial /ˈdʒiːniəl/
■ convivial /kənˈvɪviəl/ = friendly and making you feel welcome
■ cordial /ˈkɔː(r)diəl/
■ neighbourly /ˈneɪbə(r)li/
■ companionable /kəmˈpænjənəb(ə)l/
■ approachable /əˈprəʊtʃəb(ə)l/
■ receptive /rɪˈseptɪv/ = willing to listen
■ hospitable /hɒˈspɪtəb(ə)l/
■ amicable /ˈæmɪkəb(ə)l/
■ well-disposed /ˌwel dɪˈspəʊzd/
■ good-natured /ˌɡʊd ˈneɪtʃə(r)d/
■ pally /ˈpæli/ (informal)
■ chummy /ˈtʃʌmi/ (informal)
■ folksy /ˈfəʊksi/ (AmE, informal)
■ genuine /ˈdʒenjuɪn/ = sincere
■ welcoming /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
■ bubbly /ˈbʌbli/ = lively, happy and friendly
■ congenial /kənˈdʒiːniəl/ = enjoying the company of others
■ gregarious /ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs/ = enjoys being with other people
■ easy to get on with
■ benign /bəˈnaɪn/ (formal)
■ amenable /əˈmiːnəb(ə)l/ = willing to agree with sb
■ benevolent /bəˈnev(ə)lənt/ (formal) = willing to help others
■ buddy-buddy /ˈbʌdiˈbʌdi/ (informal) = very friendly, esp. in a way that seems false
98. UNFRIENDLY /ʌnˈfren(d)li/ adjective
■ standoffish /ˌstænd ˈɒfɪʃ/ = behaving in a formal way that isn’t friendly
■ aloof /əˈluːf/
■ distant /ˈdɪstənt/ = doesn’t show their feelings
■ unapproachable /ˌʌnəˈprəʊtʃəb(ə)l/
■ inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəb(ə)l/
■ unneighbourly /ˌʌn ˈneɪbə(r)li/
■ unwelcoming /ʌnˈwelkəmɪŋ/
■ chilly /ˈtʃɪli/
■ frosty /ˈfrɒsti/
■ wintry /ˈwɪntri/ = deliberately unfriendly
■ hostile /ˈhɒstaɪl/ = behaving in a way threatening towards others
■ strained /streɪnd/ = not relaxed or friendly
■ antagonistic /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/ = disliking sb/sth very much and showing it in their
behaviour
■ ill-disposed /ˌɪl dɪˈspəʊzd/
■ surly /ˈsɜː(r)li/ = unfriendly and rude
■ inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪk(ə)l/ (formal)
■ churlish /ˈtʃɜː(r)lɪʃ/ = impolite and unfriendly
■ stony /ˈstəʊni/ = not friendly and not showing any emotion
■ ill-natured /ˌɪl ˈneɪtʃə(r)d/
■ uncongenial / ʌnkənˈdʒiːniəl/
■ starchy /ˈstɑː(r)tʃi/ (informal) = very formal and not showing much feeling
99. BUSY /ˈbɪzi/ adjective
Meaning ‘at the moment’:
■ occupied with sth /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/
■ engaged in sth /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
■ unavailable /ˌʌnəˈveɪləb(ə)l/
■ having a previous engagement
■ having a prior appointment
■ tied up (informal)
■ in the thick of it (informal)
■ busy as a bee (informal)
■ engrossed in sth /ɪnˈɡrəʊst/
■ load down with sth = having a lot to deal with
■ knee-deep in sth = having a lot of work or problems
■ immersed in sth /ɪˈmɜː(r)st/
■ rushed off your feet = very busy
■ involved in sth /ɪnˈvɒlvd/
■ swamped with sth /swɒmpt/
■ up to one’s neck
■ absorbed in sth /əbˈzɔː(r)bd/
Meaning ‘busy day’:
■ lively /ˈlaɪvli/
■ strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/
■ tiring /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/
■ swarming /swɔː(r)mɪŋ/
■ vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/
■ teeming /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
■ bustling /ˈbʌs(ə)lɪŋ/
■ hectic /ˈhektɪk/
■ frantic /ˈfræntɪk/
■ eventful /ɪˈventf(ə)l/
Meaning ‘a busy person’:
■ active /ˈæktɪv/
■ time-poor /ˌtaɪmˈpɔː(r)/ = with very little free time
■ lively /ˈlaɪvli/
■ diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)nt/ = works very hard
■ energetic /ˌenə(r)ˈdʒetɪk/
■ industrious /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/
■ assiduous /əˈsɪdjʊəs/ = hard-working and thorough
■ restless /ˈres(t)ləs/ = not able to keep still
■ sedulous /ˈsedjʊləs/ (formal) = showing continuous hard work and determination
■ on the go (informal)
■ having your hands full (informal)
■ fully stretched (informal)
■ rushed/run off your feet (informal) = very busy
■ snowed under /snəʊd/ (informal) = with too much work to deal with
■ on the trot (informal) = busy doing sth tiring
■ as busy as a bee
■ hard at it (informal) = doing sth in a fast busy way
100. ENJ OYABLE /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəb(ə)l/ adjective
■ pleasant /ˈplez(ə)nt/
■ pleasurable /ˈpleʒ(ə)rəb(ə)l/
■ smashing /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/ (BrE, informal)
■ ace /eɪs/ (informal) = very good
■ brill /brɪl/ (informal)
■ fab /fæb/ (informal)
■ mega /ˈmeɡə/ (informal)
■ epic /ˈepɪk/ = extremely enjoyable
■ entertaining /ˌentə(r)ˈteɪnɪŋ/
■ amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ = funny or entertaining
■ diverting /daɪˈvɜː(r)tɪŋ/
■ engaging /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
■ to one’s liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
■ magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt/
■ fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/
■ terrific /təˈrɪfɪk/ (informal)
■ magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ (informal)
■ killer /ˈkɪlə(r)/ (informal)

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